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25 May, Mon 9:05AM				Meander Lawson to Hazelbrook
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	150m	Sydney Branch
(Allan’s Group) Janet R.
Starting in Lawson 10 lucky people will meander (with distance) a few trails I've found recently between Lawson and Hazelbrook touching eventually on Terrace Falls trail. Lookouts, pools. A good initiation back into walking. Rough tracks Location: Lawson and Hazelbrook Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 9. View

25 May, Mon				Sphinx to Bobbin Head loop track
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	619m	Sydney Branch
John H.
Starting (and ending) at the Sphinx, a series of carvings by a recuperating WW1 soldier as a memorial to his mates, at the entrance to Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park we wind down to the beautiful Cowan Creek and follow it into Bobin Head. There is a steep climb up the ridge on a fire trail which we follow back to the start. See part of the walk on Google Street view tracker here You can come by car or public transport and we are meeting mid morning. You must book to come on this walk and get the details. SMS or email preferred. Some uneven and possibly slippery sections. Location: Ku-ring-gai Chase NP Map: Hornsby 91304S Limit: 9. View

26 May, Tue				40 Foot Falls
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
(March Fly Mike’s Group) Lake Alexandra to Boxvale Lookout via 40 Foot Falls and return. An interesting walk with varied terrain, views and river side walking. Joint activity with Illawarra Ramblers. Combined limit applies. Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 10. View

26 May, Tue 9:30AM				Boxvale Track
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	450m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Jelly Fungus Joan’s Group) A circuit walk which includes the old tramway track, tunnel and lookout giving views towards the Blue Mountains. Rough tracks, creek crossings, and some steep sections. Location: Mt Alexander NR Map: Mittagong 89292S View

26 May, Tue 9:03AM				Cooper Park – Centennial Park – Bronte
Grade:3/6		Length	13km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
(Cancelled) Walk to Bronte Beach via parks & streets, some bushtracks, with steep sections, steps up & down. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. At finish a bus to Bondi Junction Station. View

26 May, Tue 9:30AM				Les Lambert Lookout
Grade:3/6		Length	9.5km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Sue M.
(Scribbly Gum Sue’s Group) 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: 10. View

26 May, Tue 10:14AM				Liverpool – Georges River – Casula
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
(Cancelled) Streets, paths, parks, ups and downs, water views. Let’s explore the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre before catching train to city. Hopefully some autumn colours on the way. Coffee somewhere. View

26 May, Tue 7:30PM				Making movies from photos
					Sydney Branch
Esther
Presented by Vera Segoh.  After seeing the photos of Brian Everingham, Vera wants more people to enjoy a movie presentation of Larapinta.  It's one of the dreams of most bushwalkers to be able to walk Larapinta. It's beautiful and stunning. She is teaching us how to make movies from photos. This is an example of her creations:   video of part 1 We will use Zoom to do the presentation/training.  We'll send you an invite to join the Zoom meeting.  RSVP by email essential. View

27 May, Wed				Castle Cove to Castle Crag
Grade:3/6		Length	13km		Sydney Branch
Sophie A.
Castle Cove to Castle Crag via North Arm Track, Harold Reid Reserve & Sugarloaf Bay. Street, bush tracks, fire trails, steps and lovely views. Limit: 9. View

27 May, Wed 9:30AM				Minnamurra to Kiama Coastal Walk
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	100m	Illawarra Branch
Margaret C.
(Cancelled) A delightful coastal walk from Minnamurra Station, south to Kiama via the rugged headlands of the Boneyard and the Kiama Blowhole. Whale watching, hopefully. Cliff edges. Map: Kiama 90281S Limit: 15. View

27 May, Wed 9:00AM				Walter Hood Monument to Washerwomans
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Wendy
(Cancelled) This is a sublime coastal walk along the flat, sheltered, wide open beaches and bushland from the Walter Hood monument. Come join us for a mostly shaded, peaceful autumn day walk. You’ll never want to leave! Coffee back in Milton. NB: Return home about 1pm. This walk may have to be altered depending on park’s reopening post-fire. View

28 May, Thu				Central to Edgecliff via Kingsford
		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Suzanne
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) A mid-morning ride on the Kingsford Line tram to it’s terminus and return to Moore Park. Walk back through Centennial Park to Edgecliff Station. Contact leader to book in and for full details by text or eMail. Hazard: CODIV-19 Location: Eastern Suburbs Limit: 8. View

30 May, Sat 9:50AM				Canterbury – Tempe
Grade:1/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Maurice F.
(Cancelled) Along the Cooks River, very flat. Train return to city. View

30 May, Sat 8:00AM				Conservation Hut – Carrington Park
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	800m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Walk from Conservation Hut - Empress Falls- Roberts Pass - Lindemans Pass - Carrington Park. This is a super spectacular walk which basically follows the base of the escarpment along Roberts then Lindemans passes all the way to Carrington Park. You will experience many waterfalls, breathtaking views and beautiful rainforest with the odd bit of history too. Rough track in parts with some rock scrambling. Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 10. View

30 May, Sat 8:00AM				Victoria Falls Lookout to Pierces Pass
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	530m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Cancelled) This is a brilliant walk taking in many waterfalls as we travel down into the Grose Valley via Victoria creek and onto the picturesque Burra Korrain flat. Then following the Grose we ascend to Pierces Pass. Rock hopping in parts, crossing some creeks. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 15. View

30 May - 1 Jun, Sat-Mon				Widden Brook and Hool ‘Em Boy Point
Grade:6/6		Length	30km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(Cancelled) A 3-day pack walk. Day 1 - Park on Nullo Mountain Road at GR 398 740, walk Nullo East Trail and get down into Widden Brook at about GR 404 730. Continue down Widden Brook and camp depending on the progress, probably at Coricudgy Creek junction. Day 2 – Walk down Widden Brook, take water and climb towards Hool ‘Em Boy Point. Camp at one of several panoramic points, depending on the progress. Day 3 – continue up Nullo Mountain, join with Nullo East Trail and re-connect with the cars. 6M, M333E Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP and Nullo Mountain SF Map: Mount Pomany 89321S, Coricudgy 89322N, Growee 89324S, and Olinda 89323N View

31 May, Sun 8:00AM				Clyde Gorge
Grade:4/6		Length	15km		Milton Branch
Kevin R.
(Cancelled) From the Bhundoo Cottages, follow Clyde River along Deadmans Gulch Road upstream into the Clyde Gorge for lunch and real billy tea near a quiet bend in the river. There is a great swimming hole if it is hot. Return by the same route. Two river crossings. BYO lunch and cup! This walk may have to be cancelled or altered depending on park’s reopening post-fire. Map: Corang 89273N View

31 May, Sun 10:38AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains Section 14
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	220m	Sydney Branch
Esther
Lead by James Moule.  RSVP by sms/email essential. Please provide mobile no. A strict limit of 10 will apply.  Please make sure you can commit before RSVP as any last minute drop out deprives other members the opportunity to walk.   Two identical walk are being led by Allan Porter and Esther Chow 1 and 2 hours earlier.  Video of last week's walk  CBM15 Today we walk from  Blaxland to Glenbrook. Glenbrook Lagoon, Lennox Bridge and Glenbrook Tunnel are the highlights of the walk. The disused Glenbrook Tunnel is steeped in history. It was used as a secret site for mustard gas storage in World War II and in recent years housed a mushroom farm that one local MP called a "doss house". The Lennox Bridge is a heritage-listed road bridge at Mitchells Pass. It is the oldest stone arch bridge on the Australian mainland. https://arhsnsw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1806lapstone.pdf  Glenbrook Lagoon is a rare upland wetland that is one of only three of its kind in the entire Hawkesbury-Nepean System. The lagoon provides habitat for flora and fauna species that are otherwise unusual in the area. Steep and slippery sections. No-touch sign-on. Social distancing will be observed. Bring your own hand sanitizer. Please consider installing the COVIDsafe app. Location: South Coast Limit: 10. View

31 May, Sun 9:32AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 14
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	220m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked) Co Leader: Kevin Cliffe RSVP by sms/email essential. Please provide mobile no. A strict limit of 10 will apply.  Please make sure you can commit before RSVP as any last minute drop out deprives other members the opportunity to walk.   An identical walk is being led by Allan Porter one hour earlier.  Video of last week's walk  CBM15 Today we walk from  Blaxland to Glenbrook. Glenbrook Lagoon, Lennox Bridge and Glenbrook Tunnel are the highlights of the walk. The disused Glenbrook Tunnel is steeped in history. It was used as a secret site for mustard gas storage in World War II and in recent years housed a mushroom farm that one local MP called a "doss house". The Lennox Bridge is a heritage-listed road bridge at Mitchells Pass. It is the oldest stone arch bridge on the Australian mainland. https://arhsnsw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1806lapstone.pdf  Glenbrook Lagoon is a rare upland wetland that is one of only three of its kind in the entire Hawkesbury-Nepean System. The lagoon provides habitat for flora and fauna species that are otherwise unusual in the area Steep and slippery sections. No-touch sign-on. Social distancing will be observed. Bring your own hand sanitizer. Please consider installing the COVIDsafe app. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 10. View

31 May, Sun 8:33AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 14
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	230m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) RSVP by SMS/email essential. Please provide mobile no. and NPA membership no. A strict limit of 10 will apply.  Please make sure you can commit before RSVP as any last-minute drop out deprives other members the opportunity to walk.  An identical walk is led by Esther Chow one hour later.  Video of last week's walk  CBM15 Today we walk from  Blaxland to Glenbrook. Glenbrook Lagoon, Lennox Bridge and Glenbrook Tunnel are the highlights of the walk. The disused Glenbrook Tunnel is steeped in history. It was used as a secret site for mustard gas storage in World War II and in recent years housed a mushroom farm that one local MP called a "doss house". The Lennox Bridge is a heritage-listed road bridge at Mitchells Pass. It is the oldest stone arch bridge on the Australian mainland. https://arhsnsw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1806lapstone.pdf  Glenbrook Lagoon is a rare upland wetland that is one of only three of its kind in the entire Hawkesbury-Nepean System. The lagoon provides habitat for flora and fauna species that are otherwise unusual in the area. Steep and slippery sections. No-touch sign-on. Social distancing will be observed. Bring your own hand sanitizer. Please consider installing the COVIDsafe app. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Limit: 10. View

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