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17-24 Sep, Tue (08:00AM)-Tue (17:00PM)				Nadgee Nature Reserve Bushwalk
Grade:4/6		Length	40km	800m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Nadgee Nature Reserve is a real delight, especially in spring with the wildflowers and hopefully a ground parrot or two. And the coastal scenery is wonderful, with perhaps a sighting of whales! The Reserve is south of Eden and runs down to the border. This full pack walk is out and return featuring multiple nights at two of the best locations in the Reserve – Newtons Beach and Nadgee Beach. From Newtons Beach we spend the time enjoying the beach and the  lovely scenery. From Nadgee Beach, we will do a couple of lovely day walks including a visit to Bunyip Hole and the border marker at Cape Howe. Location: Nadgee NR Limit: 8. View

18 Sep, Wed 9:30AM
Grade:3/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
(Cancelled) Walk historic Richmond and Hawkesbury lowlands. Bookings only from one week before date of walk please. Limit: 15. View

18 Sep, Wed 9:30AM				Metro Walk: Norwest – Bella Vista Circuit
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	100m	Sydney Branch
Brad S.
RSVP only accepted from 1 week prior to 7 pm the day before. A loop walk around Norwest and Bella Vista passing by historic Bella Vista Farm. The walk is on bike paths and footpaths.  Option to return via Metro from Bella Vista for anyone who wants a shorter walk. Location: North West Sydney Limit: 15. View

18 Sep, Wed 9:00AM				Peppers Gap – Wildflowers
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Milton Branch
Jon R.
From our car-parking spot off Yarran Road (4WD preferred) above Peppers Gap, we follow easy forest tracks above the cliff line towards Boongan Mountain. Wonderful range of vegetation types, plus great wildflowers at this time of year! Last year’s waratahs were spectacular, but they are just the cream on the cake. Map: Sassafras 89271N Limit: 12. View

19 Sep, Thu 9:00AM				Stevos Pass Track to Kangaroo River and up Missingham Steps Circuit
Grade:5/6		Length	9km	430m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) Jerry
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) A circular walk from Carrington Falls down Stevos Pass to the Kangaroo River. Cross the river after lunch and up through magnificent rainforest to the Missingham "steps". Very steep descent, off-track, leeches, river crossing, steep slimb up rocks and "steps". Unfenced. Location: Nellies Glenn and Carrington Falls - Budderoo NP Limit: 8. View

20 Sep, Fri 9:30AM				Jungaburra
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) Turn off Kamarah Ridge and descend to ledge above Jungaburra Brook. Follow this upstream past the rock climber's ascent. Shortly after cross over Jungaburra Brook and follow the ledge on the other side, downstream. Climb to Wilkinson Hill for views over the Grose Valley. Then back to Bells Line of Road via Jinki Track. Half walk is off track. Some rock scrambling. Close to cliff edge at some points. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: MtWilson Limit: 5. View

20 Sep, Fri 9:20AM				Suburbs series of walk: Campbelltown
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Lynne Hewitt.  The Alphabet Series: "U" .UWS Sculpture and Art Gallery Walk. A visit to see the sculptures in Western Sydney University, the Art Gallery of Campbelltown and the Japanese gardens behind the Art Gallery.   The Art Centre is a large outdoor sculpture and manicured park area which features a range of permanent and changing exhibitions. Experience the unique sculptures in a beautiful outdoor setting. Experience the Tether of Time - a 15-metre sculpture and meet Esmeralda, the 10-tonne granite prehistoric wombat. Spring time will enhance our visual and smell sense in our visit to the Japanese Gardens. The Japanese Gardens are a special gift from Koshigaya, Campbelltown's Sister City in Japan.   The Gardens symbolise the beliefs and religion of both Shinto, the indigenous religion of Japan, and Zen Buddhism. The Campbelltown Japanese Gardens feature a traditional waterfall, koi pond, timber bridge, stonework pathways, lush plantings and a 16th Century designed teahouse, handcrafted by Japanese craftsmen. The aim of the garden is to obtain quiet solitude. The design represents elegant simplicity, lending itself to contemplation and heightened awareness. The Gardens is also home to the Arts Centre Cafe, a scenic dining location that overlooks the tranquil gardens. Limit: 15. View

21 Sep, Sat 9:10AM				Blue Mountain Creek and Track
Fully inside Blue Mountains City Council
Grade:5/6		Length	12km	500m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) This walk came from having walked to the end of two tracks at the end of fire trails, then looking at a map and seeing how close they are with a creek in between. Blue Mountain Creek is joined by following Kent Street Fire trail to its end, then following the spur down to the confluence of Blue Mountain Creek with the creek from Empire Pass Track. Continuing down the creek with multiple crossings and wet feet to the confluence with a creek from Amphitheatre Falls. Explore the canyon and unnamed falls. Exit the creek valley by a series of passes through the sandstone cliff line and up the spur to the end of Blue Mountain Track. Track joins North Lawson Fire trail and then heads back to Lawson. Blue Mountain Creek is lined with lush rainforest and ferns and is seldom visited. No track through this section. Creek crossings and off-track sections. Wet and slippery rocks. Exposed rock faces. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 12. View

21 Sep, Sat 8:00AM				East Creek exploration
Grade:5/6		Length	7km	250m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Date Changed) Deep inside the Newnes State Forest is an unprotected area worth saving and of course visiting, East Creek. Within its deep sculptured walls, there are wonderful overhangs and sections of towering forest, along with a few superb waterfalls which we will visit along the way. Come see why this area should be included within the Gardens of Stone National Park. Rock scrambling. Location: Newnes State Forest Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View

21 Sep, Sat				Mt Jellore
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	450m	Sydney Branch
Peter F.
Soapy Flat Road – Fire Trail – Track – Mt Jellore – Return to Soapy Flat Road. Mt Jellore has spectacular views of the Blue Mountains and the Southern Highlands and has the first trig station in NSW - established in 1828. Tracks, fire trails, steep ascent/descent, minor scrambling and a creek crossing with the possible use of a handline. Location: Jellore Flora Reserve Map: Hilltop 8929-2N and Nattai 89291S Limit: 12. View

22-27 Sep, Sun (14:00PM)-Fri (11:00AM)				Southern Highlands Branch Car Camp
Grade:4/6					Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Barbara B.
(Fully Booked) Camping at Mystery Bay Campground we will enjoy a series of day walks. Limit: 20. View

22 Sep, Sun 9:00AM				Tabourie/Termeil Forest & Foreshore Frolic
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Milton Branch
Kevin R.
Park at Tabourie Beach, follow the lakeside track and River Road before crossing the highway into Termeil State Forest. Stroll along forest tracks and Lemon Tree Road to rejoin the hwy. Cross into Blackbutt Road and follow this to Termeil Point. Return to Tabourie via beaches and bush tracks. Map: Tabourie 89272S View

23 Sep, Mon 9:30AM				Medlow Meander
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	311m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Great views. From Medlow Bath Station take Belgrave Street track. Tuckers Lookout and several others. Three Brothers. Emerge at Bellevue Crescent back to the station. Great views if fine. I recommend your wear long pants, long sleeves and light gloves. Scratchy vegetation, rough, uneven, slippery, mud. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

23 Sep, Mon 9:00AM				Mt Murray Anderson wildflower walk
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	290m	Sydney Branch
John H.
This is a delightful and spectacular walk that is very popular. We walk over a rough pad and some large sandstone platforms. Wonderful wildflowers, aboriginal engravings and ceremonial sites on the way as well as great views over Stingray Bay and Cowan Creek at lunch. Booking essential giving your NPA, mobile and emergency numbers. Also indicate if you are driving or coming by public transport. The number of cars we have will determine how many people we can accept. Rough, slippery and faint track surfaces in places Location: Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Map: Hornsby 91304S Limit: 20. View

24 Sep, Tue 9:30AM				Manning Lookout to Crystal Pool (#180)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	6km	330m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Marjorie L.
(Date Changed) The walk begins at Manning Lookout near Fitzroy Falls.  Here there are great views over Kangaroo Valley.  The walk then follows the escarpment past several view points and along a fence line across a couple of small creeks to Crystal Pool.  The water leaves the pool to fall over the escarpment into the valley below.  Return by the same route. Indistinct and easily lost track, rough track, fallen trees, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges Location: Morton NP (Fitzroy) Limit: 20. View

25 Sep, Wed 9:00AM				Buckleys Headland
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Paul B.
Mostly flat and gentle incline walk from Narrawallee Creek Point Rd through weather-beaten forest to Buckleys Headland. This is a great walk for anyone who isn’t into too many hills, with a rewarding unencumbered view south to Narrawallee and north to Cunjarong Point. Bring a snack for the walk but coffee afterwards back in Milton. Good shade if the weather is hot. Location: Conjola NP View

25 Sep, Wed 9:20AM				Leura to Echo Point
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	400m	Sydney Branch
Jeff O.
Walk from Leura Station to Pool of Siloam and Gordon Falls Picnic Area. Then follow the Grand Cliff Top Walk track to Echo Point, where the walk ends. Catch bus 686 or walk 2 km to Katoomba Station. Bookings only one week before date of walk please. Lots of steps up and down, sometimes slippery sand on steps. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Limit: 15. View

27 Sep, Fri 9:30AM				Suburbs: Chatswood to Macquarie Park
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Brad S.
(Updated Details) RSVP only accepted from 1 week prior to 7 pm the day before. Rail to River walk from Chatswood to Macquarie Park via Lane Cove River and The Great North Walk. Slippery sections Limit: 15. View

28 Sep, Sat 1:00PM				Branch AGM and Wetland Walk
Grade:2/6		Length	4km	20m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
This year we are holding our AGM and get together at the Tallawarra Power Station picnic area and wetlands. Picnic area shelter is at the end of Yallah Bay, off the old Princes Hwy, just south of Dapto. This is a location of special interest to NPA as there is community discussion on the future of this parcel of land that is home to an incredibly wide variety of birdlife and is deserving of greater conservation status. There is usually no public access but we have obtained special permission for a guided tour. 1:00 pm - Gather at the picnic shelter for the AGM. Which will include a light afternoon tea. 2:00 pm - We'll drive to the security station to sign into site, there are bathroom facilities there, then drive to the walk starting point. The walk is ~4km easy grade and will be guided by a bird and location expert who will explain to us why this place is so special and should be given due conservation status. Bring some water, appropriate weather protection and wear enclosed footwear. The walk will take about 90 minutes and we’ll have a drinks and viewing stop half way. Feel free to bring binoculars. No RSVP required but if you are only attending for the wetlands walk at 2:00pm please text ahead so we can meet up with you, 0416 325266. All branch members, family and friends are welcome. In the event of inclement weather at minimum the AGM meeting will still be on at the picnic shelter. Location: Tallawarra View

28 Sep, Sat 7:30AM				The Devils Throat. Top and bottom
Grade:5/6		Length	7km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Following Camp Creek we will visit the incredible Devils Throat, a narrow, deep, short canyon with several spectacular waterfalls, sculptured walls and plunge pools. We will view this natural marvel from the top and bottom. Expect lots of scrambling and the odd tricky bit! Rock scrambling and off-track. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View

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