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26 Sep, Wed 9:05AM Gordon to Roseville
Length 12km  120m Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Mike P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Walk via Blackbutt Creek, Lane Cove River Park, Great North Walk, Symons Track to Crimson Hill (former UTS site), then a short and steep off-track section to Sugarbag Creek. Then to Roseville Station via Loyal Henry Park. View

26 Sep, Wed 6:00PM NPA Environmental Book Club
Sydney Branch
Anne D.
Talk | A talk or slide show presentation.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.The book for discussion is Where Song Began by Tim Low, an authoritative tale that challenges the orthodoxy of the origins of Australian birds. View

26 Sep, Wed 8:00PM The Powerful Owl Project
Southern Sydney Branch
Peter V.
Talk | A talk or slide show presentation.Educational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.The Powerful Owl Project is a citizen science project that allows the community to learn about and get involved with owl and habitat conservation actions in the urban environments. Project Officer Beth Mott will share what we have learnt about urban Powerful Owls in the last seven years, and what we can do to help keep them in our urban environment. View

27 Sep, Thu 10:00AM Can the Great Barrier Reef Be Saved?
Branch
Janine K.
Talk | A talk or slide show presentation.Educational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Why are so many opposed to the Adani Carmichael mine in Queensland? How does it threatened the Great Barrier Reef? Why must this largest living structure on the planet be saved? View

27 Sep, Thu 9:46AM Little Wobby
Grade:3/6 Length 15km  500m Sydney Branch
Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Jointly led by James Moule and Esther Chow. Meet on platform at Hawkesbury River Station. Take ferry from Brooklyn to Little Wobby. Explore Pacific Trail and Horseshoe Trail. Should see lots of wildflowers. Return to Brooklyn by ferry in the afternoon. Bring exact fare for  ferry (return fare is adult $15.40 and $7.80 for seniors), lunch, drinks and snacks. Slippery sections.
Location: Hawkesbury River
Map: Hawkesbury Limit: 8. View

27 Sep, Thu 9:52AM Wondabyne Wildflowers
Grade:3/6 Length 8km Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Zenia P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Walk from Wondabyne Station up steep track then along fire trail to see wildflowers and orchids. Return to Wondabyne Station for train to city. View

28 Sep, Fri 9:11AM Wentworth Falls to Kings Tableland
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  300m Sydney Branch
Marilyn C.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Wentworth Falls, Darwin’s Walk, Echo Point, Kings Tableland. Slippery creek crossing, steps. View

29-30 Sep, Sat-Sun Blue Gum Forest
Branch
David.S
Camp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.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)Overnight walk in the Blue Gum Forest with camping at Acacia Flat. We'll be carrying our tents, food and water. This is a great first overnight walk for beginners, and a lovely place to explore for those more familiar with long hikes.
Location: Blue Mountains NP View

29 Sep, Sat 10:37AM Huntleys Point – Tennyson Point
Grade:2/6 Length 6km Macarthur Branch
(Jean’s Group) Lyn C.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Lots of river views. Mostly on well formed tracks and paths, mostly flat, though a couple of short steep sections which we will take at a very slow pace. Some street and reserve walking, ups and downs, quite a few steps. Some uneven and unsealed sections which could be slippery and muddy after rain. Bus return to city. View

29 Sep, Sat Mount Kembla History walk
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  200m Illawarra Branch
Col M.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longThis walk cover various points of interest - Miners Memorial Pathway, Old Mount Kembla Mine Site, Windy Gully, Kerosene Works Site, Soldiers and Miners Church. Will describe the history of these points of interest. Bring morning tea and lunch. Some off-track scrambling.
Location: Illawarra Escarpment SCA Limit: 8. View

29 Sep, Sat 9:00AM Ruined Castle
Grade:3/6 Length 8km  670m Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longLeisurely pace to the top of the Ruined Castle, with the temptation to wander further in search of waratahs.
Location: Blue Mountains NP Limit: 15. View

29 Sep - 1 Oct, Sat-Mon Rusden Head to Pigeon House Mtn and return
Grade:4/6 Length 30km  600m Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCamp | An activity that involves an overnight stay, usually in a tent.On this adventurous walk we will explore the Upper Pigeon House Gorge and also do a daywalk to Pigeon House Mointain via rarely used fire trails and tracks. Our base is a very comfortable camp cave overlooking Mt Talaterang with water only metres away so you won't need a tent! Rock scrambling and off-track walking in parts.
Location: Morton NP
Map: Corang 89273N Limit: 15. View

30 Sep, Sun Litte Forest Plateau
Grade:3/6 Length 12km  100m Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long60 Best walks | This is one of the NPA's 60 best walks.(Updated Details) Join in on Illawarra’s annual excursion to the Little Forest Plateau section of Morton NP. Mt Bushwalker, Gadara Point and Ngaityung Falls. The easiest way to enjoy the vista of the Budawang Ranges – a wilderness experience. Some scratchy sections.
Location: Morton NP
Map: Tianjara 89271S and Milton 89272N Limit: 12. Best Walk: Mt Bushwalker View

30 Sep, Sun 6:00AM Monolith Valley
Grade:5/6 Length 17km Milton Branch
Mike J.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long60 Best walks | This is one of the NPA's 60 best walks.From Long Gully car park ascend via Kaliana Ridge, follow track west around Castle base and ascend to Castle Saddle. Follow track to enter Monolith Valley via Nibelung Pass. Chain ascent to explore the valley – Natural Arch, Green Room and lunch at Seven Gods Pinnacles with spectacular views. Return same route.
Location: Morton NP
Map: Corang 89273N Limit: 8. Best Walk: Monolith Valley View

1 Oct, Mon 8:55AM Transit of Venus
Grade:3/6 Length 13km  285m Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Mabel Falls, Edith Falls, Hazel Falls, Burgess Falls, Oaklands Falls, Horseshoe Falls. Rough track in places.
Location: Woodford
Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

1-5 Oct, Mon (14:00PM)-Fri (16:00PM) Upper Blue Mountains Exploration
Grade:3/6 Illawarra Branch
Helen W.
Accommodation | An activity that involves an overnight stay, using hard-roofed accommodation such as a cabin, hut or hotel.Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longExplore the Mount Victoria area with several 10-15k walks including Hartley, Mt York, Jenolan Caves, Newnes and Mt Tomah. Arrange own accommodation.
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: Hartley 89304N Limit: 15. View

2 Oct, Tue 11:35AM Bombo – Spring Creek Wetlands – Kiama
Grade:2/6 Length 5km Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longCafe | A trip that involves a relaxed stop at a cafe.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Slow pace | A trip where the leader will set an easy pace.Streets then explore Spring Creek Wetlands, then more streets to Kiama (ups and downs). Purchase fish and chips for lunch in Kiama (or bring your own lunch if preferred), then we may wander up to the Blowhole (weather permitting). Coffee in Kiama, train return to city. View

2 Oct, Tue 9:05AM Botany Bay
Grade:2/6 Length 12km Sydney Branch
(Shirley’s Group) Shirley H.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Walk from Rockdale Station to Sans Soucci via Kyeemagh, Brighton-Le-Sands, Sandringham, to Rocky Point. Moderate pace. At finish a bus to Kogarah Station. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. Streets, pathways. View

2 Oct, Tue 9:00AM Mount Westmacott
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  200m Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPhotography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.(Cancelled) Morning photographic walk. Photographic friendly sandstone country with lots of wildflowers.
Location: Heathcote NP Limit: 10. View

2 Oct, Tue 9:30AM Old Argyle Rd
Grade:3/6 Length 13km  625m Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or long(Leader Changed) Old Argyle Road. This is a circuit walk along Old Argyle Road into Penrose State Forest. Circle back through the forest crossing the upper reaches of Paddy's River to return to Old Argyle Road. Rough track, deep creek crossings need sandals, crocs etc.
Location: Penrose State Forest
Map: Bundanoon 89281S Limit: 20. View

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