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4 Nov, Mon 9:16AM Darwins Walk and Nature Trail
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  360m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Nearly fully booked) Walk to the Picnic Area via Darwins Walk. After morning tea head down to Den Fenella Lookout. We follow the Overcliff Track and return to the station via the Nature Trail. Lots of steps. Creek crossings.
Location: Wentworth Falls
Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

4 Nov, Mon 8:40AM Sculptures and Tombstones
Grade:2/6 Length 7km  200m Sydney Branch
Renate W.
Walk | 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)The Bondi Sculptures by the Sea finishes on 4th November, and some dismantling might be starting, but we'll get an early start. This walk follows the sculpture trail from Bondi to Tamarama Beach, climbs up Tamarama Gully, crosses Bronte Park on the way to Waverley Cemetery, then heads south to Coogee. steps, cliff edges, crowds
Location: Bondi coastal walk
Map: Bondi 91302S Limit: 14. View

4 Nov, Mon 9:00AM Yeramba Lagoon
Grade:2/6 Length 6km  150m Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(NEW!!!) This is the type of walk that those who like both birds and plants might enjoy in equal measure and for those interested in park management, you get to see the changes brought about to the lagoon over the years.
Location: Georges River NP Limit: 12. View

5 Nov, Tue 9:30PM Melbourne Cup – Fitzroy Falls East and West Rim tracks (#xMelb#191)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6 Length 13km  300m Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Mike M
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.(Fully Booked) (Changed Leader) Fitzroy Falls West Rim and East Rim Tracks provide spectacular views of the main falls, Twin Falls, the Grotto and the valley between the two tracks.  The vegetation is very different on each of the tracks. Extension to Plane crash site off track. Return to the car park for Melbourne Cup Festivities. Slippery rocks. Some off track for optional extension.
Location: Morton NP (Fitzroy) Limit: 20. View

6 Nov, Wed 9:00AM Kamay-Botany Bay National Park and surrounds.
Grade:2/6 Length 4km  50m Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longEducational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.(NEW!!!) We will be visiting various sites around Botany Bay, cameras in hand, to record the birds on offer. Contact leader for details but route may vary depending on tides. Note that this trip requires car transport. Limit: 10. View

6 Nov, Wed 9:40AM North Head loop
Grade:3/6 Length 10km Sydney Branch
30948
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longWalk from Manly Wharf via Shelly Beach to North Head and back via Collins Beach. Wonderful harbour and ocean views. Bookings only from one week before date of walk please.
Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 10. View

6 Nov, Wed 9:00AM Popran NP Mt Olive and Emerald Pool circuit
Grade:3/6 Length 14km  475m Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longStarting from Glenworth Horse Riding school, walk along Mailman track to Mt Olive, then follow tracks to Emerald Pool along tracks overlooking the valley, passing several lookouts and complete the circuit back to the start. Maybe able to have coffee at the end if the cafe is open. Steep and slippery sections. Creek crossing.
Location: Popran NP Limit: 15. View

7 Nov, Thu 9:00AM Paddle Lower Shoalhaven from Nowra Boat Ramp (#K180)
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:4/6 Length 15km Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Mike M
Paddle | A canoe or kayak tripSlow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Explore Lower Shoalhaven River westward including Nowra & Cabbage Tree Creeks & beyond. Participants to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Note: !! New Event 🙂   Tidal. Deep water. Possible wake from motorboats.
Location: Lower Shoalhaven River Limit: 12. View

8 Nov, Fri 9:20AM Hey Mt Hay!
Grade:3/6 Length 8km  200m Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Date Changed) How many times have you seen Mt Hay in the distance but you've never been up it. The top has trees, the view from there is not great but worth having a go. Meet at Leura station. Drivers required. Drive to the end of Mt Hay Road. Walk to Butterbox Lookout. Great views here on a clear day. Then walk up Mt Hay and beyond. Return to cars and Leura station. Drivers may be grateful for some $ for wear and tear on their vehicles. Exposed areas. Rough tracks.
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

8 Nov, Fri 9:54AM The Alphabet Series: “X” Xacuti at Harris Park
Grade:3/6 Length 13km  130m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longLeader: Derek Hampton RSVP direct to derek.hamptonesl@gmail.com For our Alphabet series, ‘X’ is for Xacuti. Join us to celebrate our multicultural heritage walks with authentic Indian cooking at Harris Park. We start from Kissing Point wharf, go along the cycleway alongside Parramatta River, looking out for native birds at Baludarri Wetlands, stopping briefly at the historical Hambledon Cottage before reaching our destination for our shared group lunch ($20). Parramatta signifies Sydney’s urban buzzy renewal so food streets like this won’t last. Return is by train. If eating, please confirm and email culinary/dietary preference. Limit: 15. View

9-10 Nov, Sat (09:00AM)-Sun (14:00PM) Bee Box Spur – Shoalhaven River
Grade:4/6 Length 12km  400m Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Camp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longBungonia NP - Bee Box Spur - Shoalhaven River - Trestles Track. A circuit walk with a steep descent on day 1 and a steep climb on day 2. In between there is river walking with time for swimming, exploring and relaxing. Hard walk, track and off-track. Joint walk with Bush Club. Minor car shuffle involved.
Location: Bungonia NP
Map: Caoura 1: 25 000 Limit: 15. View

9 Nov, Sat 8:00AM Clover Hill Trail and Cascades Trail waterfalls walk
Grade:4/6 Length 8km  250m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longI really can't think of a better walk for waterfalls than these 2 closely connected trails, as there is at least a dozen falls worth seeking out and having a dip in, all within a lush rainforest environment. Come along and experience this stunning location! Rock scrambling.
Location: Macquarie Pass National Park
Map: Albion Park 90281N Limit: 20. View

10 Nov, Sun 9:00AM Berrara Waterfalls Circuit
Grade:3/6 Length 12km Milton Branch
Maureen C.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longWalk alongside Berrara Creek to cascades and waterfall then along bush tracks to Walter Hood Memorial and Nerindellah Creek before heading north along beaches, past the Mermaid Pool and cross Berrara Creek back to the start. Plenty of swimming opportunities.
Map: Conjola Limit: 12. View

11 Nov, Mon 9:00AM Red Jacks
Grade:3/6 Length 6km  200m Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longEducational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.(NEW!!!) Members might remember that Dave Robson spoke to a Branch evening about the bush regeneration occurring on this site. The team will be working there again on 11th November, and they are keen to show NPA members what they have achieved and how they work. We get to see the historical archaeology they have uncovered, and we also see a little visited corner of the park. Some scrambling might be in order.
Location: Royal National Park
Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12. View

11 Nov, Mon 9:16AM Water Nymphs Dell
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  360m 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 around Wentworth Falls Lake. Then visit Water Nymphs Dell. We walk behind Undine Falls. Steep, well-worn steps can be slippery at the Dell. Muddy track a possibility. Track out to Railway Pde is in poor condition.
Location: Wentworth Falls
Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

12 Nov, Tue 9:00AM Wanganderry Pass Fire Trail to the Escarpment (#710)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6 Length 13km  400m Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Mike M
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Leader Changed) This walk is along the first part of the Bonnum Pic track.  Leaving the fire trail there are a couple of steep gullies to negotiate before joining an old fire trail and then a bush track leading to the escarpment.  Wildflowers are prolific and the view is spectacular. Steep rough track, slippery creek crossing, fallen trees, unfenced cliff edges.  NOTE: Sections of this track have become quite overgrown.
Location: NattaNP (HighRange)
Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 20. View

13 Nov, Wed 8:30AM Square Head Nature Reserve Track – Long Beach
Grade:3/6 Length 5km Milton Branch
J&LWilkinson
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFollow Long Beach, then walk up to Cullendulla Creek Nature Reserve, where we will follow the track through a swamp oak & spotted gum forest. There are some moderate to steep gradients involved in this walk. Great views & a lots of bird life to observe. Bring morning tea & tea/coffee.
Location: Cullendulla Creek NR Limit: 20. View

13 Nov, 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 Nov, Wed 10:00AM Wollongong Botanic Garden
Grade:2/6 Length 7km Sydney Branch
Jenny R.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.It’s an easy 2km walk to the Gardens from the North Wollongong Train Station. We will follow our noses and get lost among the many tracks and admire the spring colour, beautiful trees and a wide plant variety and open green spaces.  Bookings no earlier than one week prior please.
Location: Wollongong Limit: 15. View

15 Nov, Fri 8:30AM Historical Houses of Parramatta
Grade:1/6 Length 6km  50m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
Walk | 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)Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(NEW!!!) The walk starts at the CBA Stadium on O'Connell Street. It continues along Parramatta River to beyond the Gas Works Bridge. There are numerous points of interest along the way. At Elizabeth Farm, an interesting guided tour of the cottage is provided. It is free but there is a shop attached where you can make a donation and/or a purchase. Next is Hambledon Cottage which does have a $10 entry fee, followed by Experiment Farm, also with an entry fee. Bring: morning tea and lunch. Option: Coffee in Parramatta to finish the walk. It is recommended that we book our visits. Essential if the group exceeds 20. Please advise ASAP if you plan to come.
this is a joint walk for NPA and Wanderers;
NPA members who choose to come by Ferry or Train to Parramatta, can join Wanderers and NPA Walkers who begin at the CommBank Stadium, at the Ferry Wharf.  We'll be at the Ferry Wharf about 25 minutes into the walk.
Do advise where you will join us.- as well as NPA Member No. , your Mobile No. and Emergency phone Contact: name and Number.
Please advise ASAP if you plan to come.
Limit: 10. View

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