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8 Nov, Thu 10:10AM Narrabeen Lagoon Circuit
Grade:3/6 Length 8km Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long60 Best walks | This is one of the NPA's 60 best walks.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Mostly flat. Paths, cycleways, streets, parks, ups & downs, lots of water views. Bus return to city from Narrabeen. Best Walk: Belrose to Narrabeen View

8 Nov, Thu Save Kosci: Picton to junction of Coates Road & Wilson Drive
Length 25km Branch
General Community Event
Camp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.Save Kosci walk: day 6. A 25 km day. Starts with a winding route to Thirlmere for morning tea at a café (or nearby park). Then the route dodges the busy Wilson Drive by using quieter roads and tracks which run parallel to it. The scenery is mainly rural properties, villages, and natural bush. Much of the walking terrain is mown footpath or tree-lined gravel road. The day finishes with a scenic 1.5 km walk along disused railway line through the dramatic Big Hill Cutting, built around 1863. Support cars will then ferry the walkers on a 15 minute drive to a bush camp site in Nattai NP. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/ View

9 Nov, Fri 9:22AM Castle Head
Grade:3/6 Length 16km  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 out along Narrowneck Trail to Castle Head. Great view to Ruined Castle and Mt Solitary. Cars and bicycles may be encountered on Narrowneck Trail.
Location: Katoomba
Map: Katoomba 89301S and Jamison Limit: 20. View

9 Nov, Fri Save Kosci: Junction of Coates Road & Wilson Drive to Mittagong
Length 17km Branch
General Community Event
Accommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSave Kosci: day 7. A 17km day, mostly downhill or flat. Walking to Hill Top village on the dis-used railway line, to avoid the narrow verges and cuttings of Wilson Drive. Then some quiet side roads, a bit of busier road. In Colo Vale we start to encounter the wide, mown verges that are a feature of the garden-proud Southern Highlands. The fringes of Mittagong provide another good opportunity to drop hand-outs in letterboxes. Allow 5 to 6 hours walking time. Suggested accommodation – Melrose and Mittagong Motels. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/ View

9 Nov, Fri Starlight and Devil Pinch Canyons Look-in
Grade:5/6 Length 12km Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longAbseil | A trip involving abseilingDrive to Newnes and park at the locked gate at the Wolgan River Trail at GR 425 262. Walk the trail to GR 464 269 and walk in at the bottom of Starlight Canyon. Proceed to the last abseil and back. Swim/wade likely. Glowworms may be seen. Then visit the bottom of Devils Pinch Canyon, starting at GR 468 269. Both canyons are very impressive in their lower parts. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Ben Bullen 89314S and Mount Morgan 89311S View

10 Nov, Sat 11:00AM Blackheath Walk
Grade:2/6 Length 6km Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Blackheath - Memorial Park - Rhododendron Garden - Blackheath. Slow pace. Streets, ups & downs, paths, tracks, hopefully lots of Rhododendrons in flower (they were not out last time). Gold coin donation entry to Rhododendron Gardens. Train return to city from Blackheath. View

10 Nov, Sat 9:00AM Burning Palms
Grade:3/6 Length 15km  400m Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long60 Best walks | This is one of the NPA's 60 best walks.Come and visit the coast via the delights of the Palm Jungle.
Location: Royal NP Limit: 12. Best Walk: Otford to Bundeena View

10 Nov, Sat 8:30AM Emerald Pool
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  220m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | 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)Come and visit one of Sydney's least visited and undiscovered national parks with a a delightful walk down to Emerald Pool which is a wonderful place for a swim. Also look for Aboriginal carvings on the slabs of rock downstream from the pool.
Location: Popran NP
Map: Gunderman 91313S Limit: 15. View

10 Nov, Sat Otford to Helensburgh
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  400m Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Date Changed) Start with a steep ascent to Otford Gap and follow Coast Track and Cliff Top Track to Garrawarra Farm. Descend to Hacking River and follow various tracks to station. Great views and pristine bush tracks. Joint walk with Bushwalk the 'Gong.
Map: Otford 91294S View

10 Nov, Sat Save Kosci: Melrose and Mittagong Motels to Moss Vale Village Caravan Park
Length 20km  300m Branch
General Community Event
Accommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.Save Kosci walk: day 8. 20km, with a climb of 300 metres in the morning then mostly downhill or flat. Highlights include walking the shady tourist road through the Mt Gibraltar Reserve in the morning, with morning tea at Bowral Lookout. The route also provides an introduction to some of the wealthier suburbs of the Southern Highlands, where mansions are set in manicured gardens, and verges have been mown for us by the staff. Through the main streets of Bowral and Moss Vale for some publicity for the cause, and nearly 5km of path through fields for some tranquility for the soul. Accommodation at the clean and green Moss Vale Village Caravan Park. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/ View

10 Nov, Sat Waterfalls of Lawson
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  400m Sydney Branch
Peter F.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longHonour Ave, Lawson – Adelina Falls – Junction Falls – Federal Falls – Cataract Falls – Fire Trail – Victor Falls – Terrace Falls – Bedford Creek. Return via fire trail and tracks. More waterfalls than you can poke a stick at, a nice walk for warmer days. Fire trail, track, steep slippery steps, creek crossings and possible leeches.
Location: South Lawson
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 12. View

10-15 Nov, Sat-Thu Western Snowy Mountains 2018
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  400m Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCamp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Group 2 - Arrive Sat 10th Nov, depart Thur 15th. These dates for those who have been on the trip before - a series of walks we have not normally done. It’s the 21st anniversary trip to the western slopes of the Snowy Mts and northern Kosciuszko NP. Camp or cabin at caravan park. Own transport or find a buddy. Contact leader for more detail. Limit: 16. View

10 Nov, Sat Woronora River, The Needles
Length 16km Sydney Branch
Rob & Jayne G.
Paddle | A canoe or kayak tripSwim | A trip that involves swimming(Cancelled) Approx. 16 kms return. Conditions: Sheltered, tidal, light traffic. Opportunity to have a swim. Bring life jacket, hat, sun cream, water, morning/afternoon tea and lunch. PFDs compulsory. View

11 Nov, Sun 8:30AM Conjola – Narrawallee Circuit
Grade:3/6 Length 16km Milton Branch
Evelyn M.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPark cars at end of road at Conjola Beach. Walk along beaches, headlands and forest tracks to Narrawallee inlet and return. http://greatsouthcoastwalk.net/
Map: Milton 89272N View

11 Nov, Sun 8:30AM Glenbrook to Springwood
Grade:3/6 Length 18km  400m Sydney Branch
Richard T.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.From Glenbrook Station to Springwood Station via St Helena Ridge, Kings Link Track, Glenbrook Creek, and Magdala Creek. A great mixture of wet and dry forest, wildflowers, and some nice views over Glenbrook Creek.
Location: Lower Blue Mountains Limit: 15. View

11 Nov, Sun Save Kosci: Rest day, Moss Vale
Branch
General Community Event
Accommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPicnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicSave Kosci walk: day 9. Dinner at a local café or pub. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/ View

12 Nov, Mon 9:22AM Beauchamp Falls
Grade:4/6 Length 13km  450m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long60 Best walks | This is one of the NPA's 60 best walks.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Walk to Evans Lookout. Fern Gully. Take Rodriguez Pass to Beauchamp Falls. Then back up to do the Grand Canyon. Old steep track. Some rock scrambling. Creek crossings.
Location: Blackheath
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. Best Walk: Govetts Leap View

12 Nov, Mon Save Kosci: Rest day, Moss Vale
Branch
General Community Event
Accommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSave Kosci walk: day 10. Option for a side-trip ‘real bushwalk’ to Sandy Creek Falls, where the falls drop from an ampitheatre of cascades and hanging gardens into rainforest. Plus a delightful section of flattish sandstone creek with unusual potholes. A 6km circuit including some scrub, shallow wading and straightforward scrambling. A moderate pace. Sorry, you can’t book just for this bit – you need to do at least one other day as well 😊. Walk leader: Linda Groom. Numbers limited. For more info and to register go to https://savekosci.org/ View

13 Nov, Tue 10:00AM Bundanoon
Grade:3/6 Length 9km  400m Southern Highlands Branch
Martyn M.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longAmphitheatre and Fairy Bower Falls. Muddy and slippery in places.
Location: Morton NP View

13 Nov, Tue 9:03AM Jacaranda walk
Grade:3/6 Length 15km  200m Sydney Branch
Kevin C.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longNothing says summer in Sydney like a street of jacaranda trees in full bloom. As if Sydney wasn’t already the prettiest city in Australia,  we find ourselves living in nothing short of a magical, lavender coloured, wonderland. Let's start with the Royal Botanical Garden, cross the Harbour bridge, and explore the streets of suburbs like lavender bay and Wollstonecraft. Jointly led by Kevin Cliffe and Esther. No need to contact leader but email RSVP is appreciated.
Location: Sydney Harbour Limit: 8. View

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