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17 Dec, Thu				Orphan School Creek
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
Suzanne
Co-leader is Judith Hill. All down hill, as water always goes from a creek into Rozelle Bay. Meet on the Glebe side of the Sydney University Footbridge over Parramatta Road in Arundel Street. We follow Orphan School Creek to Glebe Point. Can be extended along the Blackwater Bay waterfront with expansive views of the city. Booking is mandatory as is the ability to demonstrate a distance of 1.5 m. Hazards include viruses. Location: City of Sydney Map: City of Sydney Limit: 10. View

18 Dec, Fri				Exploratory bushwalk or non-abseiling canyon
Grade:5/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Depending on the weather, either a walk exploring the amazing country in the Wollemi/Gardens of Stone or a non-abseiling/swimming canyon walk will be offered. Put this date in your diary and watch Short Notice Walk announcements for exact details. View

18 Dec, Fri 10:00AM				Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 13
Grade:1/6		Length	9km	80m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) This walk will be led by Lawrence Soria. Start from Tempe  station, walk via Barton Park to Brighten le Sands. This is a short Summer walk where you can swim at the end. Highlights: Landing Lights Wetlands, Market Gardens, Riverine Park, Barton Park, Cook Park.View Esther's future walks Social distancing, mask, sanitizer. Map: Cook River Limit: 12. View

19 Dec, Sat 9:00AM				Shelly Beach picnic, swim, snorkel and optional North Head walk
Grade:1/6		Length	5km	100m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This is becoming an annual event where the opportunity to catch up with friends from the NPA, have a chat, a swim, a snorkel and a short walk to North Head and back. So bring along some yummy food to share, your swimmers, sunscreen etc and suitable clothes for a relaxing walk. Map: Manly Limit: 15. View

21 Dec, Mon 8:34AM				Fort Rock to Mt Vic
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) Note early starting time for summer. Visit Fort Rock and Rock Climbers Cave on the way. Mostly follows the railway line with views to the west. Where old wooden steps once were, look for metal spikes remainining to trip you up. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba 89301S and Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 16. View

21 Dec, Mon				Westmead to Rosehill Christmas Lunch
Grade:2/6		Length	4km	50m	Sydney Branch
John H.
(Fully Booked) We are doing a short walk through Parramatta Park, passing the world heritage Old Government House and then through Parramatta. We will be looking at the remains of the original convict-built hospital and an old convict-built drain before walking along the river to the Rosehill Bowling Club, where we will enjoy lunch together. Most menu items are $14, but must be preordered and prepaid. You can see the menu at https://www.rosehillbowlingclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/200814_RHBC_A4Menu-Bistro.pdf Priority will be given to those who have been on our walks. Applications close on 14 December. A few busy roads and light rail construction sites. Location: Parramatta Map: Sydney Street Directory Limit: 20. View

22 Dec, Tue 9:30AM				Summer walk: Centennial Park to Bronte Beach
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	100m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Nearly fully booked) We walk from Centennial Park to Bronte Beach where you can have a swim.View Esther's future walks Limit: 12. View

23 Dec, Wed				Vera and Hippocrene Falls
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	620m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Joint leader: Paul Lynch. Walk from Conservation Hut down to Valley of Waters, Vera Falls, Hippocrene Falls and back up via Slack Stairs, Rocket Point Lookout, Weeping Rock, Wentworth Falls Lookout and back to Conservation Hut. Walk may be postponed if hot weather is forecast. Steep, slippery and muddy sections, creek crossings, stairs. Location: Wentworth Falls Limit: 15. View

26-31 Dec, Sat (13:00PM)-Thu (09:00AM)				Kosciuszko NP
Grade:3/6					Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Cancelled) Summer in the high country is a delight with beautiful displays of wildflowers and sulerb walking. We will be based in a very comfortable ski lodge in ensuite rooms with full amenities and DIY catering. This is my most popular trip by far so early bookings are essential. For this trip to go ahead all depends on what plays out over the next 7 months with the current health situation. Payment for the rooms not required until later in the year closer to the arrival date. Rock scrambling on some walks. Location: Kosciuszko NP Map: Mt Kosciuszko and Perisher Valley 85252S View

27-31 Dec, Sun (08:30AM)-Thu (13:00PM)				Disappointment spur track-Island Bend Pondage
Grade:4/6		Length	50km		Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Disappointment spur track - Mawsons Hut - Valentines Falls - The Kerries - Gungarten - Finns River - Island Bend Pondage. Summer in the Snowies is hard to beat with the wildflowers in full bloom, the days generally not too hot and the air is as fresh as it gets. This is a 5 day pack walk with a rest day on day 3 .On this almost complete loop we will enjoy the mountains, frost hollow plains and everything in between! Highlights include a day walk from Mawsons hut down Valentines Falls, a superb wild section of the Finns river, the rugged beauty of the Kerries and much much more. Planning on driving down on Boxing Day. Off-track walking. Location: Kosciuszko NP Map: Kalkite Mountain 86253N, Jagungal 85251S, and Geehi Dam 85252N View

27 Dec, Sun 7:30AM				Walk & Weed
					Sydney Branch
Conny H.
7:30am Walk & Weed along 5 Mile Creek Track in Garigal NP. Short 15 min walk to exotic grass and lantana infestation site. Weed for 2 hrs on rock shelf surrounded by beautiful bush. Bring gloves and long-handled screwdriver if available. Walk easy-medium. Finish 10:30am. Bookings essential. View

28 Dec, Mon 9:50AM				Middle Head
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
A relaxing walk around Middle Head. Starting at Rawson Park, Mosman, descend to Chowder Bay Rd, walk out to Middle Head, descend to Balmoral Beach via the steel steps and return up the hill on the old tramway route. If you want to have a swim, or have walked far enough, there are several options to pull out and make your own way home by bus. The full route is a circular walk. Steps. Public holiday crowds. Location: Sydney Harbour NP Map: Middle Harbour Limit: 14. View

28 Dec, Mon 9:00AM				Woodford to Hazelbrook northside
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	350m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Shake off your Christmas festivities. We will walk from Woodford Station along bush tracks to include Mabel Falls, Edith Falls and Hazel Falls. Abide with Covid safety. Shorter walk as likely to be hot. Rough tracks, steep down and up. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

29 Dec, Tue 10:00AM				Kariong Hieroglyphs and Aboriginal Carvings : short summer walk
Grade:3/6		Length	6km	180m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Nearly fully booked) Co-leader Elena Mazur: EGYPTIAN HIEROGLYPHICS. Did the Egyptians discover Australia before Captain Cook? You can make up your own minds about the hieroglyphics. It’s a loop walk. A little climb up a hill then squeeze through a small opening, will find you in a crevice adorned with the hieroglyphs. From there, we can retrace our steps for a short distance, then walk the Koolewong Fire trail for a further kilometre or so before crossing the creek and having lunch at the waterfall. After lunch, we'll visit the Aboriginal Carvings. View Esther's future walks A bit of scrambling to get to the hieroglyphs. Chance of getting wet feet. The waterfall is sometimes quite slippery and may have to do a little rock hopping.  Map: Kariong Limit: 10. View

30 Dec, Wed 3:00PM				Cemetery and Christmas Lights Walk
Grade:1/6		Length	5km	50m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Nearly fully booked) Martin Place, Strand Arcade, Pitt Street Mall and some others will still have the Xmas lights on until the end of the year. Of special interest is Strand Arcade. It is inspired by native flowers. How about we avoid the pre-Christmas rush and go after Xmas? I'm planning to see the Movie Nomadland at 4pm Dendy, Newtown. Then have dinner before going to see the lights. Dendy is very close to a historic cemetery. Meet at Dendy at 3 pm if you wish to visit the cemetery before movie. Location: City of Sydney Limit: 10. View

30 Dec, Wed 9:30AM				Ettalong Wharf to Pearl Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	10m	Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Marilyn C.
Track and beach walking from Ettalong Wharf to Pearl Beach and then back to Umina. Possible swim at Pearl Beach. Bookings essential. Leader Marilyn Cross. Contact email: marilyncross@netspace.net.au or 0427 632 756 (day of walk only). Limit 10. Be COVID Safe. Masks public transport. Sharks. Location: Brisbane Water Map: Brisbane Waters Limit: 10. View

30 Dec, Wed 8:44AM				Springwood South Tracks
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	676m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
(Changed Transport Details) From Springwood Station walk the top section of Magdala Creek Track, turn off up to Batman Park. Walk to Martins Lookout and down to Perch Ponds. Return up Wiggins Track to Springwood. Please reply with emergency contact and NPA#. Steps, steep narrow and slippery sections, hot sun. Location: Springwood Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

2 Jan, Sat 8:30AM				Waterfall Station to Heathcote Station
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	250m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Waterfall Station - Kangaroo Creek Track - Bottle Forest Track - Engadine Track - Heathcote Station. This is a delightful walk along Kangaroo Creek, all the way down to the junction of Engadine Creek and then back up to Heathcote Station. Along the way I plan to stop for a number of swims depending on the heat of the day so bring your togs with you! Should be a good way to spend a summers day! Bring sunscreen. Location: Royal NP Map: NPWS Royal NP View

3 Jan, Sun 10:22AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 5
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	350m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked) Co-leader: Stuart Sew Hoy. We walk from Leura to Wentworth Falls via the Pool of Siloam, Empress Lookout, Queen Victoria Lookout, Lyrebird Lookout, Breakfast Point Lookout, Jamisons lookout and Wentworth Falls Lookout. View Esther's future walks Steep and slipppery sections. Gortex boots an advantage. Walk will be cancelled in severe weather warning, bush fire warning or park closure. Please check your mail box the night before to make sure walk is still on.  Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 14. View

3-8 Jan, Sun-Fri				Wheelers Hut – Kiandra
Grade:4/6		Length	70km		Sydney Branch
Greg L.
Extended 6-day pack walk, medium-hard, big climbs, approx. 70 km plus side trips, on and off-tracks. Tooma Rd - Wheelers Hut - Derschkos Hut - Mackeys Hut - Brooks Hut - Tabletop Mt - Kiandra. A hard but rewarding and interesting walk. Visit old goldfields, climb Mt Jagungal, walk on tracks as well as off-tracks in unique alpine country. Location: Kosciuszko NP Limit: 10. View

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