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24 May, Fri 8:42AM				Yellow Rock Creek Trail
Grade:4/6		Length	14km	300m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Cancelled) Exploratory. Drivers needed. Out and back. Walk Yellow Rock Creek Trail. Continue along Frasers Creek if not too difficult. Maybe check for a way up towards National Park entrance on Yellow Rock Rd. Check a couple of side tracks on way back. Off track sections. Expect rock scrambling. Creek crossings. Slippery wet sections near creek. Mostly firetrail. Location: Yellow Rock Map: Springwood Limit: 12. View

25 May, Sat 8:00AM				Mt Colong exploration
Grade:5/6		Length	8km	400m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Mt Colong lies deep within the Kanangra-Boyd National Park and is approached on the western side via the Old Colong Stock route. It has an amazing flat-topped grassy summit with the Blue Mountains' largest cairn on top, standing over 5 metres high and built by expert Scottish stonemasons in the early last century. It even has a tunnel right through the middle and really is a sight to behold. Of course, there's a book to sign as well. We will ascend via one ridge and descend via another. If there is time, I'd like to visit Square Rock which is close by. Because it's about a 100-minute drive from Oberon, which is the nearest town, I intend to stay here the night before the walk. Off-track and scrambling. Location: Kanangra-Boyd NP Map: Bindook 89294S and Yeranderie Limit: 8. View

27 May, Mon 10:00AM				Rooty Hill to Marayong
Grade:2/6		Length	13km	140m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Morning tea at The Rooty Hill. Visit Nurragingy Reserve and follow Eastern Creek north through Western Sydney Parklands. After crossing Quakers Hill Pkwy we follow Breakfast Creek to Marayong Station. Map: Riverstone and Prospect Limit: 20. View

27 May, Mon 9:12AM				Wentworth Falls to Leura via Inspiration Point
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	380m	Sydney Branch
John H.
A great walk in the Blue Mountains avoiding most of the dramatic rises and falls. Beautiful autumn colour and unique views from the lookouts at Inspiration Point looking back to Wentworth Falls and out towards Mittagong. Booking essential giving your mobile, emergency contact and NPA membership numbers, if I don't already have them. People who book on the weekend are welcome, but you may not receive an acknowledgement. There is some street walking, many steps in places and creek crossings. Tracks can be muddy and slippery. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

28 May, Tue 9:30AM				The Joan Lowe Memorial Walk – Mt Gibraltar (#xJL010)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) 10731
In memory of our Joan Lowe, we will celebrate her birthday by traversing parts of the Gib and taking in some of the special and lesser known lookouts that Joan loved so much. Some steep steps and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Mt Gibraltar NR Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View

29 May, Wed 9:30AM				Macquarie Park Metro to Macquarie University Metro
Grade:2/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
Brad S.
Walk from Macquarie Park metro to Macquarie Uni metro via De Burghs Bridge, Lane Cove Valley Walk and Browns Waterhole. Lovely bush but some road walking at the start. Bookings only from one week before the walk please.   Location: Lane Cove National Park Limit: 15. View

29 May, Wed 8:15AM				Maloneys Beach to Honeysuckle Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Milton Branch
J&LWilkinson
This is part of the Murramarang Coast Walk & we will walk from Maloneys Beach to Honeysuckle Beach. This entire walk is in the Murramarang National Park. You will need to bring morning tea and lunch. Location: Murramarang NP Limit: 15. View

29 May, Wed 8:50AM				Mermaid Pool and Tahmoor Gorge/Canyon Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	460m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Co-Leader Mike McLeod Mermaid Pool and Tahmoor Gorge/Canyon walk is a circuit passing through beautiful terrain. We will be walking along the Bargo River, passing See Through Pools, Mermaid Pool and along the gorge. It’s a magical place with small waterfalls, water cascades and swirl holes. Please say whether you will be driving or taking the train. Transport could be arranged for train travelers from Campbelltown Station. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossings. Limit: 15. View

31 May, Fri 10:00AM				The Suburbs series: Castle Hill
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Marilyn C.
Walk to Castle Hill Heritage Park and learn about the Vinegar Hill Rebellion. Easy walking. Limit: 15. View

1 Jun, Sat 8:00AM				Dicksonia Ravines
Grade:5/6		Length	10km	270m	Sydney Branch
Anton
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) A walk through an enchanted and rarely visited tree fern forest. We will climb down into a hidden world of mossy logs, giant tree ferns, (‘Dicksonia Antartica’) and small streams. Many of the old tree ferns have fallen over, but are boldly regrowing in unusual directions, giving the appearance of giant caterpillars. We will travel through two steep-sided creek valleys that are northern tributaries of Dingo Creek. Time permitting, we will also climb up onto the pagodas separating the ravines for views across the Dingo Ck system. Mostly off-track, some thick bush, and some exposed spots. Off-track. Some rock scrambling. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Rock Hill 89312N Limit: 8. View

1 Jun, Sat 10:00AM				Hidden Gem and Coal Waste in Royal NP
Grade:4/6					Southern Sydney Branch
14608
Hosted by Sutherland Shire Environment Centre. Walks will be in the RNP near the headwaters of the Hacking River which drains off the Illawarra escarpment. The infamous Peabody Metropolitan Colliery is located further up Camp Gully Creek. The mine has illegally discharged coal waste material into these waterways on numerous occasions in recent years. If you’re curious about the ongoing impacts on the ecosystem downstream, this is a good opportunity to see the evidence for yourself. Registration essential. Creek crossings, wet feet Location: Royal NP View

2 Jun, Sun 9:30AM				The Great West to East Walk : Part 1 Parramatta to Gladesville
Grade:3/6		Length	17km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
LEADER: PHILIP WRIGHT Walk 50 km in June to raise money for Cancer Council (https://www.facebook.com/groups/50kmwalkforcancer/). Sign up to get your free Tshirt. We do this 50 km in 3 Sundays: 2nd, 16th, 30th June. A completion certificate will be offered to those who complete all the three walks. Part 1: From Parramatta to Gladesville : We walk along the Parramatta River Water Front, learning the history, seeing the attractions and admiring the views. Part 2: From Gladesville to Artarmon: Co-leaders Geoffrey Lee & Philip Part 3: From Artarmon to Manly : Co-leaders Geoffrey Lee & Philip   Slippery bits Location: Parramatta Limit: 15. View

3 Jun, Mon 9:40AM				Two Creeks Track Lindfield to Roseville via Middle Harbour
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	150m	Sydney Branch
John H.
"This walk circles East Lindfield, descending beside Gordon Creek to Middle Harbour and continuing along Middle Harbour to Roseville Bridge. Along the way you will see post-war cobbled tracks and stonework, views of mangrove forests, salt marsh and sweeping water vistas and vegetation communities ranging from moist gullies to Sydney sandstone gully bushland." (Ku-Ring-Gai Council). Booking essential giving your mobile, emergency contact and NPA membership numbers, if I don't already have them. Moderately steep sections, steps and it can be rough in places, though it has had an upgrade recently. Location: Garigal NP Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 20. View

3 Jun, Mon 8:40AM				Valley Heights to Blaxland
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	300m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Meet at Valley Heights Station. Walk via Valley Heights Fire trail. A rough steep track up to Green Road. Down to Florabella Pass. Finishing at Blaxland Station. Rough, steep, slippery, uneven surfaces. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

4 Jun, Tue				Flat Rock Creek
Grade:5/6		Length	12km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park at the locked gate on Wheeny Gap North Trail. Walk on trail to GR 772 930, then continue east off track on a spur. Descend into Flat Rock Creek at around GR 781 931. Walk counterclockwise under cliffs all the way to Flat Rock Creek South Falls. Climb above the falls and exit back to the vehicles. Mainly exploratory. About 12 km. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

4 Jun, Tue 9:30AM				Spring Hill Fire Trail (#725)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	350m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Margie
(Date Changed) An attractive, undulating (sometimes steep) walk meandering through interesting rocky outcrops with glimpses of Mt Jellore across the valley, culminating with a spectacular view of the Nattai Valley. Walking pole(s) advised for some steep, loose sections of the fire trail. Rough fire trail and unfenced cliff edges. Limit: 20. View

5 Jun, Wed 9:00AM				Giriwa Bagan Walking Track
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Milton Branch
32009
A pleasant level walk along the shores of Burrill Lake in the Meroo National Park. Discover more about the 20,000 years of continuous Aboriginal culture in this area. As you walk, find out about bush medicines, or food like the edible native cherry, and cabbage tree palms which provide basket weaving material. Coffee at Burrill Lake after the walk. Location: Meroo NP Limit: 15. View

5 Jun, Wed 9:15AM				Leichhardt to White Bay Power Station
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
Denise S.
Walk from Marion Light Rail Station at Leichhardt along Hawthorne Canal to Iron Cove. From there we will walk through Lilyfield to the Rozelle Parklands. We can explore this newly opened 10-hectare site before walking to Jubilee Park, Glebe for lunch. After lunch, we will make our way back through the Rozelle Parklands to the newly restored White Bay Power Station, which is hosting this year’s Biennale. The walk will finish here, where people can visit the exhibition (free entry) and then return to the city either by the free shuttle bus or buses on Victoria Rd. Bookings only from the week before the date of the walk please. Location: Sydney Inner West Limit: 15. View

5 Jun, Wed 9:13AM				Otford West to Stanwell Park via Kellys Falls
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	300m	Southern Sydney Branch
Loan
Short street walk on western side of Otford. Steep uphill and off-track to Kellys Falls Track. Follow Princess Marina Trail from the falls to the bamboo forest. Explore tracks on Stanwell Tops escarpment with pleanty of ocean views over Stanwell Park. Take the Wodi Wodi Track down to Stanwell Park Station. Thanks to Adrian Jones for this walk. Some steep off-track. Limit: 15. View

6 Jun, Thu 9:00AM				Quarantine Station
Grade:1/6		Length	3km	100m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Following the delightful presentation by Pam Forbes and Greg Jackson on the Quarantine Station on North Head, this field trip will ignore the rest of the North Head site and focus solely on this historic part of Sydney Harbour National Park. As A L Rowse once said, a good historian needs a pair of good walking boots. We will walk in the shoes of those who were quarantined there over the course of its history. Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 10. View

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