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13 Nov, Wed 11:30AM Walkers get together
Sydney Branch
Mal
Picnic | For a mostly static outdoor activity based around a picnicWalkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains. View

13 Nov, Wed 10:00AM Wollongong Botanic Garden
Grade:2/6 Length 7km Sydney Branch
Jenny R.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.It’s an easy 2km walk to the Gardens from the North Wollongong Train Station. We will follow our noses and get lost among the many tracks and admire the spring colour, beautiful trees and a wide plant variety and open green spaces.  Bookings no earlier than one week prior please.
Location: Wollongong Limit: 15. View

15 Nov, Fri 8:30AM Historical Houses of Parramatta
Grade:1/6 Length 6km  50m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ken
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)Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(NEW!!!) The walk starts at the CBA Stadium on O'Connell Street. It continues along Parramatta River to beyond the Gas Works Bridge. There are numerous points of interest along the way. At Elizabeth Farm, an interesting guided tour of the cottage is provided. It is free but there is a shop attached where you can make a donation and/or a purchase. Next is Hambledon Cottage which does have a $10 entry fee, followed by Experiment Farm, also with an entry fee. Bring: morning tea and lunch. Option: Coffee in Parramatta to finish the walk. It is recommended that we book our visits. Essential if the group exceeds 20. Please advise ASAP if you plan to come.
this is a joint walk for NPA and Wanderers;
NPA members who choose to come by Ferry or Train to Parramatta, can join Wanderers and NPA Walkers who begin at the CommBank Stadium, at the Ferry Wharf.  We'll be at the Ferry Wharf about 25 minutes into the walk.
Do advise where you will join us.- as well as NPA Member No. , your Mobile No. and Emergency phone Contact: name and Number.
Please advise ASAP if you plan to come.
Limit: 10. View

15 Nov, Fri 9:00AM Murphys Glen to Bedford Creek
Grade:3/6 Length 14km  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.Basically, an out and back walk. Walk along road and trail into Murphy's Glen. Then follow track down further to Bedford Creek. Mostly road and fire trail. Track to the pool on Bedford Creek is rough in places.
Location: Woodford
Map: Katoomba and Jamison Limit: 20. View

15 Nov, Fri 9:30AM The Suburbs Series: South Newtown
Grade:2/6 Length 7km  25m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Bob Rankin
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.We will walk some of the back lanes of South Newtown, viewing some historic sites and a lot of street art. Limit: 16. View

16 Nov, Sat 9:30AM Bike Ride: Kioloa to Pebbly Beach via fire trails
Grade:3/6 Length 30km Milton Branch
Megan H.
Cycle | A cycling tripCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.Starting in Kioloa, we will ride the fire trails to Pebbly Beach. Bring your morning tea to enjoy here before returning via the same route. Trail is steep In sections and can be slippery after rain. Travel: 60 kms return. Limit: 10. View

16 Nov, Sat 8:00AM Crayfish Creek Canyon – Burramoko Hill
Grade:4/6 Length 8km  200m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Canyon | A trip through a canyon (a gully surrounded by tall cliffs).Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFrom the heights of Burramoko Ridge we will descend into a world of coolness and calm! The stunning Crayfish Canyon is worth exploring and of course having a swim along the way is always on the agenda! There are 3 short swims so bring a wetsuit is advised.I plan to explore any interesting side gullies and no doubt we will encounter the odd waterfall and cascade along the way. Rock hopping and off-track.
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 12. View

17 Nov, Sun 10:30AM Gillards Campground – Nelson Lagoon
Grade:3/6 Length 8km Far South Coast Branch
Jan L
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSlow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Walk in Mimosa Rocks National Park. During Spring the park is a popular area for birdwatching, being an important stop for migratory birds that nest along its coastline. Walk will traverse Gillards camping area, then join a track linking onto Cowdroys Rd, leading to Nelson Lagoon. Lunch at the lagoon, with the option of going further to Nelson estuary. Return along the same route. Flat walk on internal park roads
Location: Mimosa Rocks National Park Limit: 20. View

17 Nov, Sun 9:00AM Rusden Head
Grade:3/6 Length 10km Milton Branch
Mike J.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFrom the Little Forest car park, we follow the refurbished track out to Rusden Head. Most of the wetter areas are now boardwalked. Along the way we will visit ‘The Carriages’, a truly unusual overhang (the less agile will need to just peek in from above) with stunning views across the valley, then back to waterfalls below Porters Creek Dam. Another viewpoint and ravines to the south (Kathy’s view) beckons, before we reach Rusden Head for lunch.
Map: Milton 89272N View

18 Nov, Mon 9:45AM Allenby Park
Grade:3/6 Length 8km  120m Sydney Branch
Renate W.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(NEW!!!) This walk starts at Governor Phillip Lookout, where there’s a good view over the coastline. It descends by steep tracks through the bush of Allenby Park to Brookvale, then turns steeply up past Allenby Falls, to the edge of suburban Allambie Heights. It turns once more downhill to finish at Warringah Mall. steep bush tracks, slippery when wet
Location: allambie heights
Map: Allambie Heights Limit: 14. View

18 Nov, Mon 8:30AM Blaxland, Warrimoo, Blaxland
Grade:3/6 Length 13km  443m Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Cancelled) From Blaxland Station, we walk along the Cripple Creek track and then up Rickards Road. Cross the highway at Warrimoo. Tracks to Florabella and back to Blaxland Station. This walk may walked in reverse. Rough, uneven surfaces, slippery.
Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

18 Nov, Mon 8:37AM Valley Heights to Blaxland
Grade:3/6 Length 11km  200m Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Nearly fully booked) Meet at Valley Heights railway station. Walk to Valley Heights fire trail. A very steep walk up to Greens Road fire trail. Walk along the fire trail, then drop down to Florabella track. Tracks back to Blaxland station. Rough, steep, uneven
Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

19 Nov, Tue 8:30PM Kiama Coastal Walk (#370
Fully inside The Council of the Municipality of Kiama
Grade:3/6 Length 10km  200m Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Nellie D
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longSlow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Walking from Gerringong to Kiama. Easy walk, undulating terrain, spectacular coastal views. Creek crossing. Track can be muddy in wet conditions.
Location: Kiama-Gerringong
Map: Kiama 9028-1S Limit: 20. View

20 Nov, Wed 10:15AM Birdwood Gully – Springwood
Grade:2/6 Length 6km  150m Sydney Branch
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.(Changed Transport Details) RSVP only accepted from 1 week prior to 7 pm the day before. Birdwood Gully Walk: It  is  a beautiful short round trip walk that showcases the rainforest environment on the valleys of the Blue Mountains. Easy access, some steep steps, overhangs, footbridges over streams, lyre birds, ferns and great atmosphere. Bookings only from two weeks before the walk please. Rocky steps, slippery, wet sections on track.
Location: Springwood Limit: 15. View

20 Nov, Wed 8:30AM Bomaderry Creek
Grade:3/6 Length 6km Milton Branch
Jon R.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.Experience one of Nowra’s best-kept secrets with this varied walk in the Bomaderry Creek Gorge. Rocky overhangs and rainforest. Well-formed track with have a few steps. Coffee afterwards. View

21 Nov, Thu 9:15AM Gerringong Falls to the bottom of the falls
Grade:5/6 Length 14km  300m Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) 34586
Abseil | A trip involving abseilingSwim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCycle | A cycling tripSocial | A trip where people will be encouraged to interact and chat with each other.(Cancelled) Cycle Budderoo & Hersey Fire trails to the start of the descent to below the falls. Locate the "chimney" and use rope to descent this and steep decent to track. Very steep, bring your own bicycle to get to track head, slippery, use of rope, unfenced cliff edges.
Location: Budderoo National Park Limit: 9. View

21 Nov, Thu 8:30AM Podocampus spinulosis in the wild
Grade:5/6 Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Explorer Walks) 34586
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(NEW!!!) (Fully Booked) We will descend from Buxton Plateau, making a detour to Little River and back. We then head out to Bluegum Lookout and return, before going cross country to the grid reference Simon has for his plant. After hopefully sighting Podocampus spinulosis in the wild, we return to the Bluegum Creek track and on to Thirlmere Lakes and the shuffled cars. There will be steep sections, and off track walking with the likelihood of a bit of bush bashing.
Location: Nattai NP & Thirlmere Lakes NP
Map: Picton 9029-4S Limit: 10. View

22 Nov, Fri 9:53AM Bondi to Maroubra Beach Coastal Walk
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  200m 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: Steve Ringbauer The Bondie to Maroubra Beach Coastal Walk is a 12 km clifftop walk that combines together several shorter walks including the Bondi to Coogee Walk into a route that links together all the main beaches in Sydney's eastern suburbs. The walk features stunning views, beaches, parks, cliffs, bays and rock pools. The beaches and parks offer various options to take a rest, have a swim or to eat at one of the cafes, hotels, restaurants or takeaways. There are some sections where you need to walk a short part along suburban streets, but the majority of the route is along footpaths This iconic coastal walk passes by many beaches including Bondi Beach, Mackenzies Bay, Tamarama, Bronte Beach, Clovelly Beach, Gordon's Bay, Coogee Beach, Lurline Bay and Maroubra Beach. Limit: 15. View

23 Nov, Sat 8:30AM Hermit Track – Dobsons Cave – Little River – Aqua Pools Trail
Grade:3/6 Length 7km  100m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longAfter having done this wonderful walk in winter I vowed to return in the warmth of almost summer and experience its pristine pools and cascades with a swim or three as we meander our way along the very picturesque Little River. This is a no-hurry walk with lots of stops to fully savour our surroundings. Some scrambling.
Location: Southern highlands
Map: PICTON 9029-4-S Limit: 12. View

23 Nov, Sat 7:30AM Poseidon Arena: Zeus and Sisyphean Ridges
Grade:5/6 Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Date Changed) Find out why this spectacular area must be better protected for future generations. Park at GR 270 183 on Moffitt Trail. Walk east and explore Sisyphean Ridge. Continue east and climb Zeus Minor and then the Zeus Ridge. Explore its remarkable pagodas and rock formations, moving southwards, then descend towards Moffitt Trail and the cars. Scrambling and exposure. About 6k.
Location: Gardens of Stone SCA and Ben Bullen SF
Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View

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