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18 Jan, Wed 7:58AM				Stanwell Park to Helensburgh via Bald Hill and Lilyvale Track
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	450m	Southern Sydney Branch
Loan
(Cancelled) From Stanwell Park Station taking a steep track up to Bald Hill Lookout and spetacular coastal views. Continuing onto Lilyvale Track and some dense forest tracks. A short bush bash crossing the Hacking River. Finally, an uphill hike to Helensburgh Station (Adrian Jones' walk). Crossing Hacking River twice and crossing creeks twice. Slippery river crossings. View

18 Jan, Wed 9:10AM				Umina to Pearl Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
Walk round the coast from Umina to Pearl Beach and visit the Arboretum. Then we'll walk back to Umina Beach and catch a bus back to Woy Woy station. Coastal tracks, beach walking. Opportunity for swim. Location: Central Coast Limit: 15. View

19 Jan, Thu 8:00AM				Forestville Loop
Grade:3/6		Length	13km	400m	Sydney Branch
Lydia C.
We will start from Starkey Street in Forestville and a short walk via Cannons Parade to Cook Street Reserve where the walk will start. A short cut will take us to Currie Street Trail and a side trip to the Natural Bridge for those who have not been before. Return to Currie Street Trail, past Bates Creek and continue to Magazine Track then onto Flat Rock Beach where we will have morning tea. Continue along Flat Rock Beach Trail to Davidson Park where we will have lunch after which we return to Ferguson Street via Casuarina and Carroll Creek Tracks where the walk will finish and walkers can get a bus to either Chatswood or City or pick up their car. Please have proof of vaccination status at start of walk. Joint walk with the Bush Club. All participants must be up-to-date with vaccinations (at least 3 jabs) / no medical exemptions allowed. Please indicate your status when booking on the walk and carry proof on the walk. Please contact leader for booking into the walk. Location: Garigal NP Map: Middle Harbour Limit: 15. View

20-22 Jan, Fri-Sun				Pass 30a to the Colo and Knife-Edge North of Blacksmiths Creek
Grade:6/6		Length	20km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
A 3-day adventure. Day 1 – Drive to Drip Rock Trail and leave vehicles there. Descend to the Colo via Pass 30a. Establish a base camp. Day 2 – Explore the knife-blade spur north of Blacksmiths Creek. Probably return via Blacksmiths Creek. Day 3 – Exit via Pass 30. About 20 km total. Brilliant swimming in between of walking. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S and Colo Heights 90313N View

20 Jan, Fri 8:30AM				Pippas Pass to Duck Hole
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Pippas Pass then down to Glenbrook Creek and cross near here. Follow Glenbrook Creek towards Glenbrook and exit at the Duck Hole. There is no formed track along Glenbrook Creek. Not much shade. Creek crossings. Expect the one at the Duck Hole will involve wading knee deep. Wet or sandy rocks can be slippery. Lots of trip hazards. Some rock and scrub scrambling. Location: Blaxland Map: Penrith and Springwood Limit: 12. View

20 Jan, Fri 9:35AM				The Alphabet Series:”T”.. Taronga to Balmoral
Grade:2/6		Length	7km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
LEADER: PHILIP WRIGHT Taronga to Balmoral: A short summer walk, partly shady, coastal, about the best view of the harbour in Sydney  Café for coffee at Chowder Bay with option of purchasing lunch/taking own to have at Balmoral. View

21 Jan, Sat 8:00AM				Fortress ridge trail~Dr.Darkes Cave~Fortress Hill~Fortress Creek~Lockleys Pylon.
Grade:4/6		Length	14km	500m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This trip combines some of the most spectacular locations in the Blue Mountains into a circuit, with plenty of time to experience the beauty of Darkes Cave, Fortress Falls and the iconic Lockleys Pylon, to name a few. This walk is 90% on tracks. We will allow time for a swim along the way and to appreciate this spectacular area. short section of offtrack walking Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba 89301S View

23 Jan, Mon 9:08AM				Bruces Walk Bullaburra to Lawson
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	230m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
From Bullaburra Station walk part of Bruces walk. North Lawson Park, Fairy Falls, Echo Bluff, track to fire trail. Frederica Falls. Return via Hughes Avenue to Lawson Station. Steep, rough, slippery. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

23 Jan, Mon 9:33AM				Watsons Bay to Rose Bay
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	168m	Sydney Branch
John H.
Enjoy this cooler walk with its spectacular views of Sydney Harbour. We will walk from Watsons Bay to Camp Cove to view the landing place of Captain Phillip on 21 January 1788, thence to South Head and onto Nielson Park. Please note that the beach and kiosk there are currently closed for construction work. We then take the stunning Hermitage Foreshore Track to Rose Bay, where you can catch a bus or ferry home. Booking essential giving your mobile, emergency contact and NPA numbers please. Some street walking and a number of stairs in places. Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Map: Sydney Heads 91302N Limit: 20. View

25 Jan, Wed 9:36AM				Blackheath Circuit via Porters Pass, Colliers Causeway and Walls Ledge
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	650m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Starting at Blackheath Station walk to Lamberts Lookout, continue down Porters Pass and up to Centennial Glen, loop around Walls Ledge back to Centennial Glen and on to Colliers Causeway back to Lamberts Lookout, then along the ridge track to Fort Rock and back to Blackheath Station. Possible early exit after climbing up from Lamberts Lookout. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossing and sections of indistinct track. Limit: 15. View

25 Jan, Wed 9:35AM				North Head loop
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	120m	Sydney Branch
Jill M.
(Leader Changed) Walk from Manly Wharf via Shelly Beach and return via Little Collins Beach. Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 15. View

25 Jan, Wed 9:21AM				The alphabet series “F”. Flight
Grade:2/6		Length	6km	60m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright Sydney festival at Casula powerhouse arts centre. Celebratory and critical, FLIGHT deconstructs air travel, aviation, aerodynamics and the freedoms and perils that flight promises following our unprecedented break from the skies. We’ll do a 5 Km walk in Leacock Regional Park before going to festival View

26 Jan, Thu 10:30AM				Taronga Zoo Wharf to Bradleys Head Australia Day
Grade:1/6		Length	2km		Sydney Branch
Sandra C.
Easy pace, harbourside tracks. We will watch Australia Day festivities along the way and at Bradleys Head. After lunch independent return to city from Taronga Wharf - bus or ferry. Meet leader at Taronga Wharf. Combined NPA Ramblers Sydney walk. Location: Sydney foreshore View

26 Jan, Thu 8:31AM				Victory track~Sassafras creek~Glenbrook creek~Magdala gully track~Springwood
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
This is a delightful walk following 3 beautiful creeks, past various waterfalls and pools which will be worth a swim if the day is hot. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Springwood 90304S View

27 Jan, Fri 9:30AM				Neighbourhood Walks: The two valley trail
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	60m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Derek Hampton RSVP to derek.hamptonesl@gmail.com Join us for a morning summer's walk along the Two Valley Trail mostly in shade. Preview with points of interest (: link detail). By walking we register our support to complete the Wolli Creek Regional Park with NPA management. Meet at Bexley North Station at 9.30am. We finish at Wolli Creek station with an option of refreshment or lunch at the Rowers in Cahill Park.   View

28 Jan, Sat 8:31AM				Birrabang Canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	7km	220m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Birrabang Canyon is a very scenic but relatively easy canyon as it involves no abseils and no compulsary swims which makes it prefect for those who dont want to go to extremes! However it does have some superb sections and on the climb out back to the cars there are an assortment of very spectacular pagodas,worth visiting. rock scrambling,rock hopping along the creek Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mt Wilson View

28 Jan, Sat				Deep Pass Canyon
Grade:3/6		Length	4.5km	120m	Sydney Branch
Peter F.
Fire Trail – Deep Pass – Nayook Creek (Deep Pass Canyon) – Fire Trail. A nice little canyon, no abseils, some scrambling, use of fixed ropes, wet feet or more. Track, creek walking, minor scrambling, rope used to ascend small rock faces. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Rock Hill 89312N Limit: 10. View

29 Jan, Sun 3:00PM				Birding; Lady Carrington Drive
Grade:1/6		Length	5km	100m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Over the afternoon, as birds become active, the northern sections of Lady Carrington Drive can become active. It's a good time to explore, with binoculars and camera, and who knows what we might find! Location: Royal National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 10. View

30 Jan, Mon 8:55AM				Murphys Glen to Bedford Creek
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk along road and trail down to Murphys Glen. Then follow track down further to Bedford Creek. Chance to cool off with a swim. Return same way. Expect to catch a later train than usual. Mostly road and fire trail. Track to pool on Bedford Creek rough in places. Time at Bedford Creek to relax or have a swim. Location: Woodford Map: Katoomba and Jamison Limit: 20. View

30 Jan, Mon 9:35AM				Watsons Bay to Bondi
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	330m	Sydney Branch
John H.
This is a great coastal walk to escape the heat. There are great views along and the way and an invitation to have a surf at Bondi at the conclusion of the walk. You can purchase your lunch at Bondi too. Booking essential. Include your mobile, emergency contact and NPA numbers. Some stairs and not much shade, so bring a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water. Map: Sydney Heads 91302N Limit: 20. View

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