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11 Dec, Sat 8:00AM				Catherine Hill Bay – Cotton Candy sea caves – Fraser Beach – Birdie Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
ALL INTENDING WALKERS MUST BE DOUBLE VACCINATED AND BE ABLE TO PRODUCE YOUR DIGITAL CERTIFICATE UPON REQUEST. The highlight and one of the main reasons for this walk is to visit the stunning and colourful Cotton Candy sea caves north of Moonee Beach. This will be one of our first ports of call as we head south along the coast, walking, swimming and exploring the beautiful Munmorah SRA. So bring your cossies, blockout and a sense of adventure. Rock hopping. Location: Munmorah SCA View

11 Dec, Sat 8:30AM				Footsteps of the Convicts
Passes through 2 LGA's. Central Coast Council Hawkesbury City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
Roy J.
(Fully Booked) This walk near Wisemans Ferry oozes history. It's a steady climb up Devines Hill, the old convict-built road that contains so many remnants of the 1820s, plus lots of information signs. Once at the top of the hill we'll take the Shepherds Gully Loop and then return to the Old Great North Road. Then we'll take the Finchs Line track back down to Wisemans Ferry Road. A 3km car shuffle will be involved. Joint walk with The Bush Club. The lower section of Finchs Line is very rough underfoot. Location: Dharug NP Map: Lower Portland 90312S Limit: 12. View

11 Dec, Sat 5:39AM				Valley of the Dinosaurs and Ultimate Slot
Grade:5/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out for yourself why this unique area must be protected for future generations. Park on the road from Mount Airly to Genowlan Trig where there is suitable space. Walk up the road to the top of the plateau and then take the road to Genowlan Trig. Leave this road at about GR 253 320 and head east to the top, southern end of the Valley of the Dinosaurs. We will then proceed down the valley stopping to explore as many slots as possible on both sides. Next, visit the Ultimate Slot and then return to the road and to the vehicles. Scrambling and exposure. About 6km. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N View

12 Dec, Sun 9:07AM				The Great North Walk: Section 2
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	400m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Today we walk from North Ryde to Thornleigh. It's a beautiful bushwalk along the Lane Cove River, somewhat rocky but generally good track, ending with a steep climb to Thornleigh Station at the end. There are 5 mild creek crossings. Beautiful sandstone caves, magestic gum trees and grass trees are there to welcome you. The track is adorned with wildflowers: Boronia, wattles, rice flowers, grevillea and more. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings. Map: Lane Cover River Park Limit: 15. View

13 Dec, Mon 9:00AM				Christmas walk and lunch Hazelbrook to Lawson
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Fully Booked) Options to walk or just meet at Lawson Hotel for pub lunch (numbers will be Covid dependent). Walk from Hazelbrook via Adams Lookout, Terrace Falls, Lawson waterfall loop to Lawson. When booking indicate if walker only, diner only or both walker and diner. Include your mobile #, emergency # and NPA #. Covid restrictions apply. Need to show fully vaccinated to leader and at pub. Steep, rough tracks, could be slippery. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

13 Dec, Mon 8:00AM				Stanwell Park, Stanwell Tops, Princess Marina Track, Kellys Falls, Bulgo and Return
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	350m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Commence with a steep ascent, 180m at a relaxed pace, with a short loop at Stanwell Tops visiting a few lookouts. Follow the charming Princess Marina Track to Kellys Falls. From the falls follow a variety of tracks circumnavigating Bulgo Ridge. Return to Stanwell Park Station. Slippery conditions. Cliff edges, Creek crossings. Location: Illawarra Escarpment Limit: 15. View

15 Dec, Wed 9:40AM				Mt Victoria Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	520m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Starting from Mt Victoria Station, Fairy Bower, Cox's Cave, Ferris Cave, Horne Point, Bushrangers Cave, Pulpit Rock, Ross Cave back to station. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings. Limit: 15. View

15 Dec, Wed 10:56AM				NPA Xmas party and walk
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Geoffrey.L
It is the time of the year when we think about our friends and family. Let's have a picnic! Bring your favourite food and drink for a picnic. We will meet at Illoura Picnic Area which is marked '4 Illoura' After the picnic, you can enjoy a paddle (PFDs compulsory), a walk or just enjoy the park. A few  guided walk will be on offer at 1 pm. One of them is a hidden gem. From Fullers Bridge, we'll walk along the river, visiting Mowbray Park, Batten Reserve and Stringy Bark Reserve.  Door prizes too!  I will be leading The river walk after lunch: 12 km 200 m elevation. View

15 Dec, Wed 11:00AM				NPA Xmas Picnic and walk
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	180m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
It's the time of the year when we think about our friends and family. Let's have a picnic! Bring your favourite food and drink for a picnic. We will meet at Illoura Picnic Area which is marked "4 Illoura" After the picnic, you can enjoy a paddle (PFDs compulsory), a walk or just enjoy the park. A few  guided walk will be on offer at 1 pm. One of them is a hidden gem. From Fullers Bridge, we'll walk along the river, visiting Mowbray Park, Batten Reserve and Stringy Bark Reserve.  Door prizes too! Location: Lane Cove NP View

15 Dec, Wed 11:00AM				NPA Xmas Picnic and walk
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	180m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Mike P.
It's the time of the year when we think about our friends and family. Let's have a picnic! Bring your favourite food and drink for a picnic. We will meet at Illoura Picnic Area which is marked "4 Illoura" After the picnic, you can enjoy a paddle (PFDs compulsory), a walk or just enjoy the park. A few  guided walk will be on offer at 1 pm. One of them is a hidden gem. From Fullers Bridge, we'll walk along the river, visiting Mowbray Park, Batten Reserve and Stringy Bark Reserve.  Door prizes too! Location: Lane Cove NP View

15 Dec, Wed 11:00AM				Xmas picnic plus walk, paddle or rest
		Length	10km	180m	Sydney Branch
John H.
It's the time of the year when we think about our friends and family. Let's have a picnic! Bring your favourite food and drink for a picnic. We will meet at Illoura Picnic Area which is marked "4 Illoura" After the picnic, you can enjoy a paddle (PFDs compulsory), a walk or just enjoy the park. A few  guided walk will be on offer at 1 pm. One of them is a hidden gem. From Fullers Bridge, we'll walk along the river, visiting Mowbray Park, Batten Reserve and Stringy Bark Reserve.  Door prizes too! Priority will be given to those who have been walking with me recently. Location: Lane Cove NP View

17 Dec, Fri 10:05AM				Neighbourhood walk 22: Sheldon forest
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	230m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
This walk will be led by Heather Lakiss. RSVP direct to heatherlakiss@gmail.com The track meanders through the beautiful bushland of Sheldon Forest, along ridge tops, through open forest on the hill slopes and down to the creek side, following a stream that boasts a number of small waterfalls. The forest is one of the few remaining pieces of the Blue Gum high forest in the Sydney Basin. It is of high conservation status because it contains some of the last remnants of the endangered ecological communities. Echidnas, bowerbirds, water dragons, golden whistlers, pardalotes and powerful owls have been seen. We will check out Rofe Park as well.     Steep and slippery sections View

17 Dec, Fri				Victorian High Country – car camping
Grade:3/6					Sydney Branch
Brian P.
(Fully Booked) 4WD touring, car camping, historic townships, grade 3-4 day walks in mid-December 2021 to mid-January 2022 (actual dates tbc). Join us for one week, or two, three or four! The choice is yours. BYO 4WD (high clearance & low range). Plan to travel in (loose) convoy between campgrounds, staying for one or a few nights at each campground to enjoy the walking, scenery, history and company in a relaxed environment. Visit relics and ghost towns from the gold rush era, old stock huts, pubs and spectacular views. From Bright (in the North) to Licola (in the South) and Dargo (in the East). Call or email me for more information. Joint trip with The Bush Club. Location: Victorian High Plains View

18 Dec, Sat 6:00PM				Christmas dinner
					Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Enjoy a 4 course dinner with wine and coffee to celebrate the festive season. Location: Leichardt View

18 Dec, Sat 8:00AM				Mt Colah to St Ives Chase
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	300m	Sydney Branch
Roy J.
(Fully Booked) Starting from Mt Colah Station, we'll walk through the streets to the NP entry point. From there it's on bush track down the hill to Kalkari Visitors Centre. Then, we continue down to Bobbin Head, on the Warrimoo Track beside Cowan Creek before climbing the hill and heading for the end of Warrimoo Ave, St Ives Chase. Once into the bush, there's a good deal of shade if the day is hot. A water refill can be had at the Bobbin Head Marina. Joint walk with The Bush Club.  Fully Vaccinated members only. Location: Ku-ring-gai Chase NP Map: Hornsby 91304S Limit: 12. View

18 Dec, Sat 9:01AM				Shelly Beach Christmas picnic and walk to North Head
Grade:1/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Updated Details) What better place to catch up and meet your bushwalking friends than on the beach for a picnic, swim and snorkel, then to walk off all that good food with an optional short stroll to the picturesque and historic North Head. Every time there has been quite a lot of marine life to see under the waves. Bring food to share. View

20 Dec, Mon 9:10AM				Cremorne Point Wharf to Balmoral
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	300m	Sydney Branch
Roslyn B.
This walk is for anyone but is being run to include those who walk with John H and Renate. An easy walk with many steps and a few climbs. Harbour views. Mostly on tracks. Uneven track in places and some long stair cases. Location: Sydney Harbour Foreshore National Park Limit: 15. View

20 Dec, Mon 9:03AM				Lawson to Hazelbrook
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	357m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Walk fire trails from Lawson to Queens Road. Tracks down to Hazelbrook. Golden Horizon Park. Horseshoe Falls, Burgess Falls exiting at Winbourne Road. Return to Hazelbrook station. Steep, slippery, rough sections. View

21 Dec, Tue 9:32AM				Sams Creek Track, Berkely Firetrail and Crowley Trail.
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Sophie A.
Co-leaders: Esther and Ewan Cain.  The challenge SWAG walk of the year.  Two litres of water is mandatory.  Exploratory walk on Sams Creek Track, Berkely Firetrail and Crowley Trail.  Nice track with beautiful creek at the bottom. Berkeley is a fairly easy walk to Naa Badu Lookout. From here, we backtrack down to Crosswalks and make our way down to Sam’s Creek.  It is a big drop of 200m to the water. From Sam's Creek, we go uphill to Berowra via Sams Creek trail and Berkely Firetrail., which is very pretty. Lots of ups and downs, stairs and steps. Steep and slippery sections. Warm weather View

22 Dec, Wed 3:16AM				Flat Rock and Around
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
This walk features exceptional Angophoras, rainforest and rock formations. Park one car on Mountain Lagoon Road at GR 752 941 and another one at GR 759 950. From the first car, walk down into a creek, then make our way towards Flat Rock. After Flat Rock, descend into a gully at around GR 755 952 and follow it downstream, then exit up the gully at GR 750 963. Climb on the ridge and walk to the second car. About 8 km. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Note: this walk has no covid restrictions. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

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