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19 Feb, Mon 10:02AM Taronga Zoo to Balmoral
Grade:3/6 Length 7km  130m Sydney Branch
John H.
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)Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.A shortened summer walk around the cool and scenic shores of Sydney Harbour. You can see a preview of the walk at https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/australia/new-south-wales/balmoral-beach-to-taronga-zoo?mobileMap=false&initFlyover=true, but we are only going from the Zoo to Balmoral - the second part of the preview. Booking is essential, giving your mobile, emergency and NPA membership numbers, please. There are steps and some longer stairways. Can be muddy.
Location: Sydney Harbour National Park
Map: Sydney Heads 91302N Limit: 20. View

20 Feb, Tue 9:30AM Drawing Room Rocks & Brogers Creek & Swim (#102)
Fully inside Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6 Length 5km  400m Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) 35148
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSlow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.(Fully Booked) This is a short walk but leads to a beautiful lookout over the coast. The track is steep but is well worth the effort. After returning to the cars, we will take a short drive to Brogers Creek for a bonus short walk to a lovely waterhole so bring along your cossies if you feel like a swim.       Hazards: Rough track, steep sections, unfenced cliffs.
Location: Barren Grounds NP (Woodhill)
Map: Kangaroo Valley 9028-4S Limit: 20. View

20 Feb, Tue 7:00PM Zoom Talk: Darryl Jones – Surviving and thriving in the suburban wilderness
Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Talk | A talk or slide show presentation.https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8102670640?omn=84015111024 Surviving and thriving in the suburban wilderness. They are often so familiar we hardly notice them. But all those magpies, lorikeets, cockatoos, ravens, ibis and the rest are special. Against all the odds, they have survived the immense changes wrought by humans and have announced: "We belong here too!". This talk explores why some birds are so successful in the urban landscape and how we can enhance it for less resilient species. Darryl Jones is Professor Emeritus of ecology at Griffith University in Brisbane, where he has spent over 30 years investigating the interactions between people and birds. He has written over 200 scientific articles and 8 books, the latest being Curlews on Vulture Street (2022) and Getting to Know the Birds in Your Neighbourhood (2023). View

21 Feb, Wed 9:00AM Box Vale Tramway and Forty Foot Falls
Grade:3/6 Length 14km  420m Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Box Vale Tramway has a closed section that will be avoided on this walk. The Tramway itself with historic 85m tunnel to the lookout over the Nattai Gorge Lookout is muddy and open. This walk will start at the Box Vale Track carpark and branch off to visit the Forty Foot Falls on the Nattai Creek and the confluence of the Nattai River. Then return to the Tramway Track to proceed to the lookout for lunch. While the Tramway is flat walking, the track down to the base of the falls includes steps and a ladder. Hazards include muddy surfaces and slippery steps.
Location: Mittagong
Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 16. View

21 Feb, Wed 9:30AM Cheltenham to Cheltenham
Grade:3/6 Length 9km Sydney Branch
Sylvia C.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Walk from Cheltenham Station and return through lovely bush tracks with creek crossings. Some street walking.
Location: Lane Cove National Park Limit: 15. View

21 Feb, Wed 9:00AM Secrets of St Georges Head
Grade:4/6 Length 15km Milton Branch
Maureen C.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longWe will mostly follow ‘walk 28’ in the book Best Walks of The Shoalhaven beginning on Steamers Track and, amongst other beautiful places, visit Kittys Beach, St Georges Head and Steamers Beach, returning via Blacks Waterhole. Limit: 10. View

23-29 Feb, Fri (00:00AM)-Thu (00:00AM) Central West Cycle Trail
Length 364.2km  2,121m Sydney Branch
Rob G.
Cycle | A cycling tripAccommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.Those who are seriously considering joining us, will be provided with our itinerary and accommodation bookings, however you will need to make your own accommodation bookings. Numbers are limited! The Central West Cycle (CWCT) Trail is the premier Western New South Wales cycle route with relatively gentle gradients the majority of the way and plenty of resupply points, pubs and small town take away joints. It is suggested that you bring morning and afternoon teas and lunches as there may not be facilities when we stop for breaks. This is an unsupported trip, therefore there will be no support vehicle. Thursday 22 February, arrive in Mudgee, NSW
Friday 23 February, commence CWCT,  Mudgee
Friday 1 March, finish CWCT, Mudgee
Length: 364.19 kms. Route type: circular. This route is a mixture of lovely gravel roads and sealed tarmac. Although gravel might not be every ones cup of tea it makes for nice riding with less traffic.Taking everything you would need for bicycle repairs, including two (2-3) spare tubes is essential for this ride as well as a first aid kit, sun screen, water, helmet.
Location: Mudgee View

23 Feb, Fri 10:51AM The Alphabet series: “U”Umina Beach to Woy Woy, Heather Birthday walk
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Brad S.
Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior to 7 pm the day before event. Enjoy a bit of Italy. Celebrate Heather's birthday: Walk from Umina Beach to Woy Woy via Ettalong where we have lunch at a unique Mediterranean inspired village. Take a scenic train ride to Woy Woy and then bus to the start of the walk at Umina Beach. Walking mostly beside beaches and Brisbane Water; mainly on footpaths and cycle paths. Occasional uneven ground.
Location: Brisbane Water Limit: 15. View

23 Feb, Fri 7:25AM Wheeny Gap Passes from the South
Grade:6/6 Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPark at the corner of Old Coach House Road and Bells Line of Road, Kurrajong Heights. Walk north on the ridge on the fire trail to its end, then find a way down to Wheeny Gap at around GR 802 923. Visit the pool and find another way up to the east. Return to the cars. Exploratory. 13-15 km, some on trail. Scrambling and exposure.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S and Kurrajong 90304N View

24 Feb, Sat 8:00AM Grand Canyon – Cliff Top Track – Braeside walk
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  200m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.This is one of those classic Blue Mountains walks which never fails to satisfy with its combination of waterfalls, spectacular views, sections of superb canyon and so much more!
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: CMA Katoomba Limit: 20. View

25 Feb, Sun 8:30AM Bundeena circuit
Grade:3/6 Length 14km  270m Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSwim | A trip that involves swimmingBundeena - inland track - Marley Beach - Coast Track - Jibbon Head - Bundeena. Beautiful coastal walking in Royal. Loop walk with plenty of views, aboriginal rock art and a number of beaches. Finish with a swim near Bundeena. Joint walk with Bush Club.
Location: Royal NP
Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 15. View

25 Feb, Sun 9:00AM Lake Tabourie Paddle
Length 12km Milton Branch
Helen M.
Paddle | A canoe or kayak tripPaddle Lake Tabourie from the ocean to Lucy Kings Creek. PFDs compulsory. Experience the abundant bird life of this tranquil lake. Paddle distance approximately 12km. 9 am launch. Contact leader by email helenmd12@gmail.com for details. View

25 Feb, Sun 3:17PM The Middle Valleys
Grade:5/6 Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longGardens of Stone SCA/Ben Bullen State Forest west of the Great Dividing Range encapsulates, in a relatively small area, everything that is exciting and interesting about bushwalking – incredible rock sculptures, tall pagodas, narrow slot canyons, magnificent caves, verdant forests and more.  This unique area is currently under serious threat from mining. Find out why this area must be protected for future generations. About 8k. All off-track, some rock scrambling and exposure.
Location: Gardens of Stone SCA
Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

25 Feb, Sun 8:05AM Thornleigh to Eastwood
Grade:3/6 Length 15km  600m Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Hopefully, this is the last Sunday of walking in the shade. We will start from Thornleigh Station & follow the GNW along the creeks, river & tall trees to Browns Waterhole. We then again follow the creeks with birds chirping above to Eastwood. The GNW section is moderately challenging with creek crossings & can be slippery. Creek crossings & slippery.
Location: Lane Cove NP Limit: 20. View

26 Feb, Mon 9:41AM Coxs Cave and Hourn Point
Grade:3/6 Length 8km  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.(Date Changed) Fairy Bower, Coxs Cave then trail out to Hourn Point. Make way back along clifftop to Ross Cave. The optional climb up ladder and clamber to Coxs Cave needs care. Clifftop track is unformed. Exposure might be felt at a couple of points where the track is close to the cliff edge.
Location: Mount Victoria
Map: Mt Wilson and Hartley Limit: 20. View

26 Feb, Mon 10:00AM Manly to Dee Why
Grade:3/6 Length 8km  108m Sydney Branch
Sophie A.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPhotography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.A delightful walk up the coast from Manly Wharf to Dee Why. Promenade, beach and bush! It's undulating, but the scenery is wonderful. This is a joint walk with the Ramblers. No need to book - just turn up and meet the leader at the front of Manly Wharf at 10 am. A number of staircases of varying lengths, some beach walking and possible crossing of streams from lagoon outlets. A high UV rating.
Location: Northern Beaches Sydney
Map: Sydney Heads 91302N View

27 Feb, Tue 9:30PM Flying Fox & Cooks Nose (#360)
Passes through 2 LGA's.
The Council of the Municipality of Kiama
Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  200m Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) David W.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSlow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Flying Fox accessed by a fire trail has the remains of the flying fox used to bring timber up from the valley.  The walk then returns to the Cooks Nose Lookout, a wonderful lunch spot.  On the edge of the escarpment there are spectacular views. Hazards: Rough track often wet, muddy and slippery, unfenced lookout.
Location: Barren Grounds NP
Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 20. View

28 Feb, Wed 8:30AM Illawarra Lookout and Minnamurra Falls
Grade:2/6 Length 6km Milton Branch
Jon R.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longLeaders: Jon and Elaine Rigter. Full day activity with two short walks on well-formed tracks. View

28 Feb, Wed 10:00AM Watsons Bay to Rose Bay
Grade:2/6 Length 11km Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Enjoy beautiful harbour and ocean views as we walk to South Head and then to Rose Bay via Parsley Bay, Neilson Park and the Hermitage Foreshore Track.
Location: Sydney Harbour Foreshore National Park Limit: 15. View

1 Mar, Fri 10:00AM The Suburbs : Beauty Point to Balmoral via the Spit
Grade:2/6 Length 7km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Leader: Kevin Cliffe Scenic walk from Beauty Point to Balmoral beach via the spit. Limit: 15. View

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