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9 Nov, Wed 11:30AM Walkers get together
Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Mal
Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicSocial | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains.
Location: Emu Plains View

11 Nov, Fri 9:48AM Ferry Series No 4 : Jacaranda, flame tree, roses
Grade:2/6 Length 10km  70m 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: Lynne Hewitt
We walk from Cabarita to Rhodes. Admire the flame tree, jacarandas and roses... Wear something red to match the occasion.
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12 Nov, Sat 9:45AM Cronulla Circuit Walk
Grade:2/6 Length 8km Macarthur Branch
Lyn C.
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.NO BOOKINGS PLEASE Cronulla circuit walk via Cronulla Point, Blackwoods Beach, Shelly Beach, Glaisher Point, Bass and Flinders Point, Darook Park, Gunnamatta Bay and Park. Ocean or bay views most of the day.  Lots of ups and downs.  Steps.  Mostly well formed sealed paths.   There are rock pools and netted baths along the way, some not very far into the walk.  There would be options to have morning tea with the group, start the walk with us and break off at one of the pools to swim and make one’s own way back to the train station. Some unsealed tracks which could be muddy following rain. Quiet street walking. Walking poles may assist. Shared pathways.
Location: cronulla View

12 Nov, Sat 6:00PM NPA Annual Dinner
Grade:1/6 Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Talk | A talk or slide show presentation.Accommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.Cafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Cancelled)

NPA Annual Dinner

If you wish to join the SWAG tables, please RSVP asap here. The two weeks prior rule does not apply to this special event. This is a great opportunity for the National Parks Association community to come together and celebrate. Meet the NPA Executive, State Council, staff, other members and supporters. Learn more about our current activities, programs and conservation work while enjoying a three course meal.
  • Presentation of NPA volunteer awards
  • Special guest speaker: Hon. James Griffin MP, Minister for Environment and Heritage
  • Many raffle prizes, including Acupuncture service, entertainer for your party, guided bushwalk, Glasshouse diffusers and many more. Tickets are only$2 each.
A$70.00 View

12 Nov, Sat 6:00PM The unofficial NPA dinner
Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.As the NPA dinner has been cancelled and we have already put aside the date for it, a few of us will have dinner in lieu. You are welcome to join.  In order to make a small donation to NPA, we  will each buy a raffle ticket for $5 and everyone wins a prize.  Venue is the same venue as the cancelled NPA dinner....Mortdale RSL This is the menu https://mortdalersl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Morts-Grill-FINAL-28.06.22.pdf They have seniors fish and chips for $10 if you have a small appetite. View

13 Nov, Sun 8:00AM 20km plus walk series : Circular Quay to Manly
Grade:4/6 Length 34km  600m Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longLong but beautiful.... waterfront walk from Circular Quay to Manly View

13-19 Nov, Sun (08:00AM)-Sat (16:00PM) Kosciuszko Pack Walk
Grade:4/6 Length 53km  1,400m Sydney Branch
Richard T.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longThe annual Koscie walk, this time with a bit of new country to explore.  We camp near Daveys Hut, Kidmans Hut, Mawsons Hut (2 nights), Valentines Hut, and Whites River Hut.   We have a spare day to do an optional side trip from Mawsons Hut. Days 2-4 are off track and may be a bit rough but it will an awesome walk with the usual lovely Koscie bush and scenery! Be prepared to start the walk a little later if weather conditions are poor.
Location: Kosciuszko NP Limit: 15. View

14 Nov, Mon 9:22AM Devils Hole
Grade:4/6 Length 15km  600m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(Cancelled) Walk from the station to the Nellies Glen. Descend to the Six Foot Track. Return to Katoomba via Devils Hole. Steep descent on old steps. Some rock scrambling. Some sections will be damp and maybe slippery.
Location: Katoomba
Map: Katoomba Limit: 15. View

14 Nov, Mon 8:15AM Hunters Hill
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  150m Sydney Branch
Renate W.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.The Jacarandas are coming out and will add colour to Hunters Hill. This walk takes you the length of the Hunters Hill peninsula, from the Lane Cove River side, past historic sandstone houses, across the ridge through the heritage-listed Kelly’s bush to the Parramatta River shoreline, and finally around the former Woolwich Dry Dock, finishing at Valencia st wharf, Woolwich. Bush tracks, steps and streets. Hazards: tracks slippery when wet, steps, busy road crossing
Location: Hunters Hill
Map: Sydney Street Directory Limit: 14. View

14 Nov, Mon 9:22AM Ngula Bulgarabang RP
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  400m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Take main trail out to Megalong Trig for views over Megalong Valley. Walk back to Katoomba through Bonnie Doon Reserve. There can be dogs and their owners in Ngula Bulgarabang RP, but they should be on leads.
Location: Katoomba
Map: Katoomba Limit: 20. View

14 Nov, Mon 9:02AM Wattamolla to Little Marley
Grade:3/6 Length 9km  150m Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
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.Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.OK, I am obsessed with the sandstone cliffs and the heath. It is worth visting at any time of the year and many times. It is constantly changing.
Location: Royal National Park
Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12. View

15 Nov, Tue 9:30AM Mt Alexandra Circuit- Red Track (#070)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6 Length 11km  700m Southern Highlands Branch
Paul O
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.(Fully Booked) This walk follows the track through forest, along creeks and beneath the M5 Motorway.  The Nattai River and Gibbergunyah Creek are crossed on the way. There are views and waterfalls along the route. The track itself is slippery in places.  It is listed as a grade 4 but some parts are grade 5.  There is one very steep gully to cross and a couple of creeks. Hazards:  Rough track, steep steps, slippery rocks and 4 creek crossing
Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View

16 Nov, Wed 9:45AM Maroubra to Little Bay
Grade:2/6 Length 9km Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Walk the Coastal Walk from Maroubra to Little Bay via South Maroubra, Boora Point walking track, Malabar Beach. Some tracks, boardwalks, fire trail and beaches. Beautiful ocean and coastal views.
Location: Malabar Headland NP Limit: 15. View

16 Nov, Wed Ravines West of Mount Tootie-Part 2
Grade:5/6 Length 10km Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPark at GR 680 930 on Mount Tootie Road and traverse west, then north to spot height 673 m. Check the gullies to the south and north, then descend into a gully at around GR 670 942. Follow it to the cliff line above Bowens Creek, then traverse southwards as long as the time allows. Exit and walk cross-country back to the vehicles. About 10 km. Scrambling and exposure. Exploratory.
Location: Wollemi NP
Map: Wollangambe 89312S and Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

16 Nov, Wed 9:14AM Wentworth Falls Circuit
Grade:3/6 Length 13km  450m Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Wentworth Falls Station to Wentworth Fall lookout, Fletchers lookout, then along Undercliff and Overcliff Tracks to Princes Rock lookout, Den Fenella lookout, Breakfast Point lookout, Lyrebird lookout, QV lookout, Emperess lookout, Isobel Falls, Edinburgh Castle Rock, Nature Track back to the station. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings
Location: Wentworth Falls Limit: 15. View

17 Nov, Thu 9:30AM Ferry Series: Summer Hill to Balmain
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  100m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Brad S.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Social | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior to 7 pm the day before event. From Summer Hill station, we take a short walk to Cadigal Reserve and then follow “The Greenway” and a section of “The Bay Run” to Balmain, where we continue to Ballast Point Park. Afterwards we will walk to Balmain Wharf or Balmain East Wharf to catch a ferry to either Circular Quay or Barangaroo. Steps, slippery surfaces.
Location: Sydney Harbour Limit: 12. View

17 Nov, Thu South Head and Environs
Grade:2/6 Length 7km  160m Sydney Branch
Suzanne
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)Fully Vaccinated | All participants must be able to show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to particpate.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.Enjoy harbour and ocean views. There are steps, sand and a hill to climb. Map of walk. Hazards include eroded tracks. Contact leader for meeting place and time.
Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 10. View

18 Nov, Fri 9:50AM Colour walk series: Jacaranda
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  250m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longLeader: Steve Ringbauer: We walk from Edinburgh Road to North Bridge via Clive Park and Fig Tree Point.  Lovely bushland and views.  Some street walking with beautiful jacaranda and other flora. Steep and slippery sections. View

19 Nov, Sat Kurnell to Cronulla – Cape Baily Track
Grade:3/6 Length 18km  150m Southern Sydney Branch
Bob C.
Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | 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.Do you like to start off in the bush? Do you like great coastal cliff views?,  Do you like an easy track? Do you like flannel flowers? Do you like swimming opportunities? Do you like the beach? Do you like to take spectacular photo’s? Well this is the walk for you. Easy walking grade with time to take pics and smell the flannel flowers. Swimming opportunities abound.  18kms so some level of fitness required.  We will pass the new whale watching platform, Cape Baily lighthouse and Boat Harbour.  I’ve looked at the forecast and the weather will be perfect for this walk so grab the sunscreen, hat, camera and join us.
Location: Kamay Botany NP Limit: 20. View

19 Nov, Sat 8:00AM Sunnyside Canyon, the Acoustic Chamber and Cleft Peak
Grade:5/6 Length 8km  200m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Postponed) Within Sunnyside Canyon are some superb caves include the super spectacular Acoustic Chamber and we will explore the length of the creek looking for all the attractive nooks and crannies before venturing onto Cleft peak. Rock scrambling and off-track walking.
Location: Newnes SF
Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

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